Endomysial Antibody, IgA

Tissue transglutaminase is the autoantigen recognized by endomysial antibody in celiac disease.1

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Biagi F, Pezzimenti D, Campanella J, Vadacca GB, Corazza GR. Endomysial and tissue transglutaminase antibodies in coeliac sera: A comparison not influenced by previous serological testing. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2001 Sep; 36(9):955-958. PubMed 11521986

National Institute of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement on Celiac Disease. NIH Consens State Sci Statements. 2004 Jun 28-30; 21(1):1-23. PubMed 17308551