title: Immunological abnormalities in juvenile chronic arthritis.
abstract: The immunological alterations that have been reported in juvenile chronic arthritis are reviewed. Their role in patient management and classification as well as their possible etiopathogenetic relevance are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martini
mesh_terms: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex / Q000032:analysis; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000276:immunology*; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D001773:Blood Cells / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism; D007963:Leukocytes, Mononuclear / Q000276:immunology; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor / Q000032:analysis; D013582:Synovial Fluid / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D000936:Antigen-Antibody Complex; D001323:Autoantibodies; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D003165:Complement System Proteins; D012217:Rheumatoid Factor