ea0014p304 | (1) | ECE2007
Potlukova Eliska
, Jiskra Jan
, Sandova Petra
, Limanova Zdenka
, Smutek Daniel
, Mareckova Helena
, Antosova Marie
, Trendelenburg Marten
Background: Autoantibodies directed against complement C1q (anti-C1q) have been described in a number of systemic autoimmune disorders. In systemic lupus erythematosus, they are strongly associated with proliferative lupus nephritis. However, no study has focused on the presence of anti-C1q in organ specific autoimmune disorders. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anti-C1q in autoimmune thyroid disorders (AITD).Methods: Serum levels...