Liver-kidney microsomal antibodies

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006712",
  "term": "Liver-kidney microsomal antibodies",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Autoantibodies that target specific proteins within the microsomes of liver and kidney cells. These antibodies are often associated with autoimmune hepatitis type 2, a chronic inflammatory liver disease. Their presence in a patient's serum is a diagnostic marker for this condition, particularly in children and young adults.",
  "synonyms": [
    "LKM antibodies"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoantibody",
    "autoimmune",
    "autoimmunity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1203 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/liver-kidney-microsomal-antibodies/"
}