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Detection by Flow Cytometry of Anti-DNA Autoantibodies and Circulating DNA Immune Complexes in Lupus Erythematosus
- Source :
- Journal of Immunology Research, Vol 2019 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Limited, 2019.
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Abstract
- A new method for the detection by flow cytometry of anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies and of circulating immune complexes (IC) containing endogenous DNA (IC-eDNA) is described. From each serum sample, two samples were taken, one was used to detect IC-eDNA. The other to detect anti-DNA antibodies was incubated with calf thymus DNA. ICs were isolated by polyethylene glycol precipitation or by cryoprecipitation, after which immunoglobulins were labeled with FITC-conjugated anti-human globulin. Serum samples from 63 systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, 32 incomplete lupus, and 87 control patients were tested. Detection of anti-dsDNA antibodies by flow cytometry had a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity almost comparable to routine tests, the fluorescent enzyme immunoassay EliA™-dsDNA test, and the ultrasensitive Crithidia luciliae indirect immunofluorescence test. In 21 (33%) out of 63 SLE serum samples, IC-eDNA was detected. In these samples, free anti-dsDNA antibodies were hardly detectable or undetectable by flow cytometry or by routine tests. When anti-DNA antibodies are neutralized by endogenous DNA and can no longer be detected by routine tests, the serologic diagnosis and the follow-up of relapses in patients with SLE is compromised. To overcome this obstacle, we propose an accessible solution: the detection of circulating IC-eDNA by flow cytometry.
- Subjects :
- Immunologic diseases. Allergy
RC581-607
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23148861 and 23147156
- Volume :
- 2019
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Immunology Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.45e5ba1f98c44cdba3b20b064be83892
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6047085