Autoantibodies to a novel Rpp38 (Th/To) derived B-cell epitope are specific for systemic sclerosis and associate with a distinct clinical phenotype

ConclusionA novel Rpp38 epitope holds promise to increase the sensitivity in the detection of anti-Th/To autoantibodies, thus enhancing the serological diagnosis of SSc.
Source: Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research