Reaction of Lectin-Specific Antibody with Human Tissue: Possible Contributions to Autoimmunity

Figure 7

Comparison in the level of IgG antibodies against six different lectins in sera negative or positive for ANA by ELISA. IgG antibody against pea lectin, lentil lectin, and PHA, in, respectively, descending degrees, were significantly elevated in the ANA-positive group. Statistically nonsignificant differences in the levels of IgG antibody against WGA, PNA, SBA, and pea lectins were detected when the ANA-negative group was compared to the ANA-positive group.