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Title
Antinuclear autoantibodies are more prevalent in COPD in association with low body mass index but not with smoking history.
Authors
Bonarius, H P J; Brandsma, C A; Kerstjens, H A M; Koerts, J A; Kerkhof, M; Nizankowska-Mogilnicka, E; Roozendaal, C; Postma, D S; Timens, W
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a higher prevalence of antinuclear autoantibodies (ANAs). However, a significant subgroup of patients is ANA negative. It remains to be determined which patient groups carry autoantibodies.