Unique patterns of glycosylation in immunoglobulin subclass G4 ‐related disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis

ConclusionWe report the first study showing unique antibody glycosylation status in a prospective cohort of IgG4 ‐RD and PSC patients, which may determine modulation of the immune system and contribute to disease pathophysiology.

Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 22, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Emma L Culver, Fleur S Bovenkamp, Ninotska I L Derksen, Jana Koers, Tamsin Cargill, Eleanor Barnes, Louise A Neef, Carolien A M Koeleman, Rob C Aalberse, Manfred Wuhrer, Theo Rispens Tags: Biliary and Pancreatic Source Type: research