Antithyroid antibodies attack the thyroid gland, causing reduced thyroid function and autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. B lymphocytes generate antibodies that can become autoantibodies and attack proteins in the body, including those in the thyroid gland. The reasons for this dysfunction are not well understood. Thyroid antibodies are a type of antibody […]
Antigens and antibodies fight each other in the body, with antibodies produced by B cells to attack foreign substances. Antigens can be life-threatening in blood and organ transplants, and cancer cells are also antigens. There are five classes of antibodies, with IgG being the most common and widespread. Antigens and antibodies are essentially at war […]
Anticardiolipin antibodies attack cardiolipin and phospholipid in cell walls, causing blood clots and organ damage. Blood tests are used to diagnose the condition, and treatment includes blood thinners and careful monitoring. Anticardiolipin antibodies are antibodies that the body creates to target cardiolipin and phospholipid. Cardiolipin is a part of the inner section of the mitochondrial […]
Protein phosphorylation, the addition of a phosphate group to a protein, is a major way of regulating signal transduction and enzymatic activities in cells. Antibodies that detect these phosphorylated protein sites are called phospho antibodies and can be used in both research and clinical applications. Phosphorylation plays a significant role in many important cell signaling […]
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies are abnormal molecules found in autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Graves’ disease. Elevated levels are associated with thyroid problems and increased risk of reproductive issues. Asymptomatic people may also have detectable levels and are at risk of future thyroid problems. Doctors may check for TPO antibodies before prescribing certain […]
Insulin antibodies can prevent insulin from working properly, leading to high blood sugar levels and symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Testing for insulin antibodies can distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and some patients with insulin resistance may benefit from steroid treatment or using a different form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone […]
