IgA anti-Actin antibodies in children with celiac disease: comparison of immunofluorescence with Elisa assay in predicting severe intestinal damage

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Previous studies have demonstrated that the presence of serum IgA antibodies against actin filaments (AAA) in patients with celiac disease (CD) is strongly associated with mucosal damage and severe degrees of villous atrophy.</p&g...

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Main Authors: Mora Stefano, Albarello Luca, Corsin Patrizia, Tronconi Giulia M, Parma Barbara, Bazzigaluppi Elena, Barera Graziano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/36/1/25