#which means this new (auto) immune complex can fuck shit up and lead to `bystander cell lysis` i.e. damage
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Image ID: An edit of the "If you're hungry, it's hungry - feed it 20 pound bag of ice" edited to have a powerpoint slide explaining Rheumatoid Factor covering the image of the deep fryer and the the words instead reading, "If you're hungry, it's hungry - feed it Fc region of IgG molecule." End ID
#image description#image id in alt text#meme#medical laboratory#med lab tech#lab technician#rheumatoid factor#rheumatoid arthritis#rheumatology#I'm tagging these because something like 70% of everyone with RA has RF#and there's an above 0 chance they'll know about this.#also if you'd like an explanation: Ig means immunoglobulin i.e. antibodies#RF is an antibody some people make against other antibodies.#Specifically the `constant` part of those 2nd antibodies#which means this new (auto) immune complex can fuck shit up and lead to `bystander cell lysis` i.e. damage#this is generally agreed to be bad#also fun fact: some people have far above normal levels of these anti-Ig antibodies/RF and DON'T have a rheumatic disease or anything else!#me#my works
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