COMPENDIUM ON FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 410
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase 65 (GAD65)
An enzyme involved in neurotransmitter production; GAD65
antibodies are highly predictive of developing Type 1 diabetes
Islet Cell Antigens
Components of pancreatic islet cells that produce insulin;
antibodies target these in Type 1 diabetes development
Joint and Connective Tissue Proteins
Collagen
The primary structural protein in connective tissues; collagen
antibodies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic
lupus erythematosus
Fibulin
An extracellular matrix protein; antibodies against fibulin are linked
to various connective tissue disorders
Arthritic Peptide
A specific peptide sequence associated with joint inflammation in
rheumatoid arthritis
Neurological Tissues
Myelin Basic Protein (MBP)
A key component of the myelin sheath that insulates nerve fibers;
MBP antibodies are associated with multiple sclerosis and other
demyelinating conditions
Asialoganglioside
A glycolipid found in neuronal cell membranes; antibodies are
linked to neuropathy and autoimmune neurological conditions
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