Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
Rapid Serological Detection of Anti-GM-CSF Autoantibodies in Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis Using a Novel Immunochromatographic Test.
Chika Narita, Kenjiro Shima, Jun-Ichiro Sekiguchi, Yasuyuki Ozeki, Makoto Akiwa, Shohei Koike, Sachiko Yuki, Keiichi Akasaka, Toshiaki Kikuchi, Nobutaka Kitamura, Koh Nakata
Published: 202510.1002/resp.70137
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Anti-GM-CSF autoantibodies (GMAbs) are essential biomarkers for diagnosing autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (APAP). While enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is commonly used, it is time-consuming and require…
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