Characteristic feature of Goodpasture’s syndrome
Correct Answer: Serum antibodies against alpha 3 NC1 domain of collagen - IV
Description: Ans. (b) Serum antibodies against alpha 3 NC1 domain of collagen - IV(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 912-913)Goodpasture syndromeIt is type 1 RPGN & a type II hypersensitivity reaction.It is characterized by serum antibodies against alpha 3 NC1 domain of collagen - IV.This shows linear GBM fluorescence, while all other Glomerulonephritis, which are type 3 Hypersensitivity reactions show granular immune deposits.
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