C-ANCA
C-ANCA
C-ANCA (pronounced: see-an-ka), also known as Cytoplasmic Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies, is a type of autoantibody that is primarily associated with certain types of vasculitis, including Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA).
Etymology
The term "C-ANCA" is an acronym derived from "Cytoplasmic Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies". The term "cytoplasmic" refers to the cytoplasm, the part of a cell where these antibodies are typically found. "Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies" refers to the antibodies' specific target, the neutrophils, a type of white blood cell.
Related Terms
- Autoantibody: An antibody produced by the immune system that is directed against one or more of the individual's own proteins.
- Vasculitis: A group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation.
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA): A rare disease that causes the inflammation of blood vessels in your nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys.
- Neutrophil: A type of white blood cell that is one of the first cell types to travel to the site of an infection.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on C-ANCA
- Wikipedia's article - C-ANCA
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