The antiphospholipid syndrome.
The antiphospholipid syndrome is an acquired autoimmune syndrome characterized by arterial and/or venous thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity in association with the prolonged presence of serum autoantibodies, including the so-called lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies, which are mainly directed against complexes of proteins and anionic phospholipids.
Pasquali
Jean-Louis
JL
Clinical Immunology Department, Nouvel Hopital Civil, Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg and INSERM, U737, 67091 Strasbourg, France. jean-louis.pasquali@chru-strasbourg.fr
Poindron
Vincent
V
Korganow
Anne-Sophie
AS
Martin
Thierry
T
D000328:Adult; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D055815:Young Adult