Autoantibody

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000960",
  "term": "Autoantibody",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An antibody produced by an organism that is directed against its own tissues or cells. These antibodies are a hallmark of autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks self-antigens. The presence of specific autoantibodies can be used as diagnostic markers for conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1129 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/autoantibody/"
}