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Anticardiolipin Antibodies and Lupus

posted in antiphospholipid syndrome on February 7, 2024 by

Gavin Abson

Updated February 9, 2025

The immune system of many lupus patients produces anticardiolipin antibodies (ACLA), a type of antiphospholipid antibody. These antibodies can increase the risk of blood clots and pregnancy complications in approximately one-half of SLE patients who are positive for them. This …