Detection of serum IgE class anti-SSA antibodies in mothers with foetal loss

Rheumatol Int. 2008 May;28(7):623-6. doi: 10.1007/s00296-007-0494-3. Epub 2007 Dec 19.

Abstract

We previously reported a close relationship between serum immunoglobulin (Ig)E and anti-SSA antibody levels in mothers with foetal loss. Here, we investigated the existence of IgE class anti-SSA antibodies (IgE anti-SSA antibody) and the relationship of such antibodies with foetal loss. Serum samples from 24 women who were positive for IgG class anti-SSA antibody (IgG anti-SSA antibody) were examined for IgE anti-SSA antibody by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Then, a retrospective analysis of the relationship between the IgE anti-SSA antibody positivity and the frequency of foetal loss was performed. Using our ELISA system, IgE anti-SSA antibodies were detected in the serum samples, and the frequency of foetal loss was increased among the mothers with higher IgE anti-SSA antibody titers. Our results indicate that IgE anti-SSA antibodies may be a useful marker for the risk of foetal loss in mothers with anti-SSA antibodies.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous / blood*
  • Abortion, Spontaneous / etiology
  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Antinuclear / blood*
  • Biomarkers
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / blood*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antinuclear
  • Biomarkers
  • SS-A antibodies
  • Immunoglobulin E