Immunophysiology of Antiphospholipid Antibodies

Discusses antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL) syndrome which is characterized by an increased risk of arterial thrombosis, thrombo-cytopenia and recurrent foetal loss in women. The book discusses the different types of aPL in some detail.

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This volume discusses antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL) syndrome which is characterized by an increased risk of arterial thrombosis, thrombo-cytopenia and recurrent foetal loss in women. The book discusses the different types of aPL, which includes a description of lupus anticoagulants and antibodies selective for anionic phospholipids; the role of essential cofactors for binding of aPL and the possibility of protein-phospholipid complexes.