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

Table 3

Correlation between rheumatoid factor (RF) and lectin/agglutinin antibodies.

	IgM		IgG
	Abnormal RF (101-336 IU)		Abnormal RF (101-336 IU)
Lectins/agglutinins	Coefficient	value	Coefficient	value
WGA	0.48	<0.0001	0.06	NS
PNA	0.56	<0.0001	0.08	NS
SBA	0.62	<0.0001	0.06	NS
PHA	0.46	<0.0001	0.08	NS
Lentil lectin	0.81	<0.0001	0.16	0.059
Pea lectin	0.66	<0.0001	0.10	NS