Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
Journal Title: Reumatologia - Year 2005, Vol 43, Issue 6
Abstract
The immunological characteristics and method of ANCA testing were presented in the paper. Author shows connection between ANCA and vasculitis, especially with Wegener`s granulomatosis, and clinical significance of ANCA as well as their role in the pathogenesis of vasculitis.
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Mariusz Puszczewicz
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