a condition characterised by a reduction in the levels of hemoglobin (Hgb) in the blood. One of the most frequent causes of anemia is an iron deficiency, since this micronutrient is necessary for the synthesis of Hgb.
a protein molecule capable of reacting specifically (generally with a defensive function) to foreign proteins of bacterial, viral or alimentary origin.
Class A antibodies directed against a tissue component called the endomysium. They are generally present in the blood of subjects with celiac disease in its active phase.
Class A and Class G antibodies directed against the gliadin component of gluten. They are often present in the blood of individuals with celiac disease in its active phase. Their specificity, particularly of the IgG, is nevertheless less than that of anti-tTG and EMA.
These are autoantibodies directed against thyroglobulin, a protein that is present in the thyroid. Their presence indicates a possible diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis).
These are autoantibodies directed against thyroid peroxidase, a protein that is present in the thyroid. Their presence indicates a possible diagnosis of autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis).
Class A antibodies directed against the enzyme transglutaminase. They are generally present in the blood of individualss with celiac disease in its active phase.
illnesses in which a pathological immune response is directed against the patient’s own tissues and/or organs (autoaggression).
