Search for dissertations about: "anti-citrullinated protein peptides antibodies"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words anti-citrullinated protein peptides antibodies.
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1. Functional studies of anti-gpi monoclonal antibodies and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAS)
Abstract : RA is an autoimmune disease that primarily impacts joints throughout the body. The disease can result in pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It is a chronic disease, meaning that it lasts a long time and can worsen over time if left untreated. READ MORE
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2. Studies on the role of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) are highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and present in about two thirds of all patients at diagnosis. They can be detected already before disease onset and have direct pathogenic effect mediated partly through the Fc (fragment crystalizable) portion with attached Fc-glycan structure. READ MORE
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3. Identification and functional analysis of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex autoimmune disease and typically manifested by joint inflammation and bone erosion with approximately 0.5% of the global population affected. To date, it is believed that genetic predisposition (e.g. READ MORE
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4. Cyclic peptides as biological tools : Applications for diagnosis and therapeutics in rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19
Abstract : The overall aims of the projects included in this thesis were to design, synthesize and evaluate cyclic peptide scaffolds grafted with biological epitopes for their ability to bind antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19 sera. One of the main outcomes of this thesis was the observation that scaffold peptides grafted with target epitopes efficiently neutralized anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies (ACPA) from rheumatoid arthritis patients. READ MORE
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5. Presence of immunological markers preceding the onset of rheumatoid arthritis
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with an unknown aetiology characterized by joint destruction. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the disease development with HLA-DRB1* alleles and smoking identified as most important. READ MORE