Anti-erythrocyte antibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000678",
  "term": "Anti-erythrocyte antibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antibody that specifically targets and binds to antigens present on the surface of red blood cells (erythrocytes). These antibodies can lead to the destruction of red blood cells, causing hemolytic anemia. Examples include antibodies involved in Rh incompatibility or autoimmune hemolytic anemia, often detected through a Coombs test.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunoglobulin G",
    "blood group antigen",
    "erythrocyte",
    "hemolytic anemia"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1124 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anti-erythrocyte-antibody/"
}