Abstract
We examined antiproteoglycan antibodies as an autoimmune response for induction of synovitis. This hypothesis was studied by monitoring humoral antiproteoglycan antibody following IgG induction of experimental immune synovitis, localization in the articular cartilage of an autologous immune response, and loss of proteoglycan from cartilage following intravenous administration of antiproteoglycan monoclonal antibodies. The data support the hypothesis that autoimmunity to cartilage macromolecules may play a role in the etiopathogenesis of arthritis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 248-257 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Arthritis & Rheumatism |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Pharmacology (medical)