Anti-Mi2
- autoantibodies against non-histone nuclear proteins involved in transcription processes are typical in myositis, antibodies to Mi-2 are more specific
- found more frequently in dermatomyositis than polymyositis
- presence of antibodies to Mi-2 has been correlated with a good response to treatment
Reference:
- (1) Sherley-Dale A. Serum autoantibodies and connective tissue disorders. Dermatology in Practice (April 2008); 16(1).
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