During pregnancy, anti-Ro antibodies can cross the placenta and cause neonatal lupus in babies.
The monoclonal antibody locks onto the protein (like a key in a lock) and causes the cell to die.
These antibodies usually don't cause problems during a first pregnancy.
Normally, antibodies bind to foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses, and cause them to be destroyed.
Antinuclear antibodies cause an inflammation in the uterus that does not allow it to be a suitable host for implantation of the embryo.
The antibodies will cause cells in the body to produce histamines.
If the antigen is present, it will react with the antibodies causing the latex beads to clump.
It is speculated that antibodies against drug metabolites cause the syndrome.
The antibody causes the ADC to bind to the target cancer cells.
The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early.