Autoantibodies directed against Phospholipids. These Antibodies are characteristically found in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;), Antiphospholipid Syndrome; [..]

<immunology, syndrome> An uncommon disorder that is characterised by hypercoagulability due to the presence of antibodies against phospholipids. These patients exhibit a tendency for recurrent and life-threatening thrombosis and embolic events (for example stroke). Individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome also have an increased tendency tow [..]

Antibodies to a constituent of cell membranes seen in one-third of those with SLE. In the presence of a cofactor, these antibodies can alter clotting and lead to strokes, blood clots, miscarriages, an [..]