NCIt synonyms : SS-B/La Protein; La Autoantigen; SS-B; Autoantigen La; Sjoegren Syndrome Type B Antigen; La Ribonucleoprotein; Lupus La Antigen; SSB;
NCIt definition : Lupus La protein (408 aa, 47 kDa) is encoded by the human SSB gene. This protein
is involved in the modulation of tRNA and mRNA metabolism.;
NCIt note : Patients with Sjogren syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus produce autoantibodies
that react with Lupus La protein.;