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Alpha and Beta Tubulin
Structural proteins in neurons; tubulin antibodies are associated
with neurodegeneration and neurological autoimmunity
Cardiovascular Tissues
Cardiac Myosin
A motor protein found in heart muscle; cardiac myosin antibodies
are linked to myocarditis and other cardiac autoimmune
conditions
Endothelial Antigens
Components of blood vessel linings; antibodies against these can
contribute to vasculitis and cardiovascular autoimmunity
Gastrointestinal Tissues
Enterocytes
The absorptive cells lining the small intestine; enterocyte
antibodies are associated with inflammatory bowel diseases and
celiac disease
Goblet Cells
Mucus-producing cells in the intestine; antibodies target these in
certain inflammatory bowel conditions
Liver Antigens
Various liver cell components; antibodies are linked to
autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis
Other Key Tissues
Parietal Cells
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