Description(s):

Mixed connective-tissue disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder with coexistence and overlap of various connective-tissue diseases (CTDs) such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); systemic sclerosis (SSc); dermatomyositis (DM); polymyositis (PM); and, occasionally, Sjögren syndrome. The presence of antibodies to specific components of U1-ribonucleoprotein (U1-RNP) complex is the immunological marker for the diagnosis of MCTD. The complex is composed of U-riched small nuclear RNA and a set of proteins, the 68 kDa (or 70 kDa) U1-specific protein plus proteins A and C and the Sm antigens (B, B`, D1, D2, D3, E, F, and G). Antibodies against the sn-RNP complex are directed against Sm as well as the 70 kDa U1-specific proteins plus proteins A and C. It is now known that the availability of RNP antigen in the absence of Sm is a good marker for MCTD.

Principle

Autoimmune ELISA kits measure autoimmune antibodies in the serum. It is based on the principle of a solid phase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The assay utilizes a specific antigen for immobilization on the microtiter wells and anti-human IgG antibody conjugated to horseradish peroxidase (HRP) for detection. The test sample is allowed to react simultaneously with the two components, resulting in autoimmune antibodies being sandwiched between the solid phase and enzyme-linked antibodies. After incubation, the wells are washed to remove unbound-labeled antibodies. A HRP substrate, TMB, is added to result in the development of a blue color. The color development is then stopped with the addition of Stop Solution changing the color to yellow. The concentration of autoimmune antibodies is directly proportional to the color intensity of the test sample. Absorbance is measured spectrophotometrically at 450 nm.

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