New predictors of disease. Molecules called predictive autoantibodies appear in the blood years before people show symptoms of various disorders. Tests that detected these molecules could warn of the need to take preventive action.
Notkins
Abner Louis
AL
Experimental Medicine Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, USA.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000276:immunology; D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000097:blood*; D001324:Autoantigens / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007515:Islets of Langerhans / Q000276:immunology; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000276:immunology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D001323:Autoantibodies; D001324:Autoantigens