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Autoantigen

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Autoantigen Definition

An endogenous antigen that stimulates the production of autoantibodies, as in an autoimmune reaction. Autoantigens are proteins, nucleic acids, or complexes of both.

Autoantigen Synonyms

Autoantigen

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