Biomarker Potential of Anti-Immunoglobulin Binding Protein in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Current Evidence and Future Directions
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Anti-Immunoglobulin Binding Protein, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus ErythematosusAbstract
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) are chronic, debilitating autoimmune diseases characterized by immune dysregulation, systemic inflammation, and multi-organ involvement. Despite advances in diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies, early and accurate diagnosis, as well as reliable markers for disease activity, remain significant clinical challenges. Serum Anti-Immunoglobulin Binding Protein (Anti-BiP) antibodies have emerged as potential biomarkers with promising diagnostic and prognostic utility in both RA and SLE.
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