Anti-carbamylated protein antibodies and the risk for arthritis

摘要

Antibodies against citrullinated protein antigens (ACPA) have shown their relevance for the diagnosis and possibly pathogenesis in arthritis. The present invention provides means and methods for determining antibodies against homocitrulline containing proteins or carbamylated proteins/peptides (anti-Car P) for the classification of individuals suffering from or at risk of suffering from arthritis.