Autoantibody
Autoantibody
Autoantibodies (pronounced: aw-toh-AN-ti-bod-eez) are a type of antibody that are produced by the immune system and that target the body's own cells, tissues, or organs. They are a hallmark of many autoimmune diseases.
Etymology
The term "autoantibody" comes from the Greek auto, meaning self, and antibody, a term that originates from the Greek anti, meaning against, and body, from the Latin corpus. Thus, an autoantibody is an antibody against the self.
Related Terms
- Antibody: A protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
- Autoimmune disease: A condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
- Immunoglobulin: Any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, that function as antibodies.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus: An autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs.
- Type 1 diabetes: A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autoantibody
- Wikipedia's article - Autoantibody
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