Old and new autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus

In addition to the well-established autoantibody specificities routinely assessed in clinical practice for patients with a diagnosis of - or clinically suspected - SLE, recent studies have identified several new autoantibodies with potential clinical relevance. If these findings are validated through further research and accessible diagnostic assays are developed, these emerging autoantibodies could narrow the gap between first symptoms and classifiable disease and significantly enhance patient management by providing critical insights into the risk of specific SLE manifestations, thereby facilitating more timely and personalized interventions.