Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies predate symptom onset of ANCA-associated vasculitis. A case-control study.
CONCLUSION: The PR3-and MPO-ANCAs are present years before AAV symptom onset and represent distinct diseases.
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Source: Journal of Autoimmunity - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Berglin E, Mohammad AJ, Dahlqvist J, Johansson L, Eriksson C, Sjöwall J, Rantapää-Dahlqvist S Tags: J Autoimmun Source Type: research