Definition: Antiphospholipid antibodies found in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, SYSTEMIC;), ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME; and in a variety of other diseases as well as in healthy individuals. The antibodies are detected by solid-phase IMMUNOASSAY employing the purified phospholipid antigen CARDIOLIPIN.
do not coordinate with ANTIBODY FORMATION for /biosyn
Pharmacological ActionImmunologic Factors
Other names Anticardiolipin Antibodies; Antibody, Anticardiolipin; Anticardiolipin Antibody
