Strong Association of the Myriad Discrete Speckled Nuclear Pattern With Anti-SS-A/Ro60 Antibodies: Consensus Experience of Four International Expert Centers
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.730102
Abstract: Introduction The morphological patterns in indirect immunofluorescence assay on HEp-2 cells (HEp-2 IFA) reflect the autoantibodies in the sample. The International Consensus on ANA Patterns (ICAP) classifies 30 relevant patterns (AC-0 to AC-29). AC-4 (fine… read more here.
Keywords: pattern; hep ifa; expert; anti ro60 ... See more keywords
Interkit Reproducibility of the Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay on HEp-2 Cells Depends on the Immunofluorescence Reactivity Intensity and Pattern
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.798322
Abstract: Introduction The indirect immunofluorescence assay on HEp-2 cells (HEp-2/IFA) is used worldwide for screening for autoantibodies to cellular antigens. Cell culture and fixation methods influence the cell distribution of autoantigens and the preservation of epitopes.… read more here.
Keywords: indirect immunofluorescence; reproducibility; interkit reproducibility; reactivity ... See more keywords