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Anti-chromatin antibodies attach to chromatin in lupus patients

Chromatin antibody: Make sure you know your labs

May 5, 2021

Some systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are positive for anti-chromatin antibodies. This is an interesting antibody that has some interesting properties, and this article goes into detail about anti-chromatin antibodies and their significance in SLE patients.

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NOTE: Johns Hopkins University

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Anti-SSA (anti-Ro) in a lupus patient

Anti-SSA Test (anti-Ro): Know Your Labs

March 21, 2021

Anti-SSA is a positive blood test in many lupus and Sjogren’s disease patients. It is also called anti-Ro antibody. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are anti-SSA positive have an increased risk for some lupus complications like sun-sensitive rashes, subacute cutaneous …

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Dr. Don Thomas, MD

I am Dr. Donald Thomas, MD, a rheumatologist treating hundreds of lupus patients for over 30 years. Read my first blog post here to understand why I started this website and blog about “The Lupus Encyclopedia” and “The Lupus Secrets”.

Dr. Don Thomas also enjoys educating and empowering doctors, medical students, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and patients.

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