Definition of Ribonucleoprotein (RNP)
Ribonucleoprotein (RNP): A combination of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein. In autoimmune diseases, antibodies can form against ribonucleoprotein. They are called anti-RNP antibodies.
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