title: [Antinuclear antibodies and disease specificity].
abstract: In this review article, the serum antinuclear autoantibody types which are characteristic especially for rheumatic diseases (ANAs, Anti-ss/ds DNA, Anti-sm, Anti-histone, Anti-RNP, Anti-Ro, Anti-La etc.) were discussed on the basis of their biologic properties, their major role in the diagnosis and monitoring disease activity and response to therapy as well as disease specificity.
authors.affiliation: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dali.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ersöz US
mesh_terms: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood*; D000918:Antibody Specificity; D006801:Humans; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear
vernacular_title: Antinükleer antikorlar ve hastaliklarla ilişkileri.