Lupus-Associated Antibodies Seen to a Predictor of Poorer Pregnancy Outcomes
Lupus patients are more likely to have high levels of prothrombotic antibodies that interact with cell membrane phospholipids (PLs), which are thought to be a possible cause of maternal morbidity. Now, researchers have identified a specific antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) that appears to predict the likelihood of pregnancy complications. The study, “Lupus anticoagulant is…