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Autoantibody Reduction

Meaning

Autoantibody Reduction is the therapeutic strategy aimed at lowering the concentration or mitigating the destructive activity of autoantibodies, which are immune proteins mistakenly directed against the body’s own endocrine tissues. This clinical objective is paramount in the management of autoimmune endocrinopathies, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease, where these aberrant antibodies compromise normal glandular function. Successfully achieving this reduction is often correlated with decreased systemic inflammation, improved organ function, and a better prognosis in autoimmune conditions.