Sjogrens SS-A Antigen

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** Antigens derived from the Sjogren's type A proteins, E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM21 (SSA-52) and RNA-binding protein RO60 (SSA-60), which are encoded by the TRIM21 and RO60 genes, respectively. They can be considered as autoantigens and are commonly associated with the autoimmune disease Sjogren's Syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - SJOGRENS SS-A ANTIGEN - SSA - SSA Antigen - Sjogren's Ro Antigen - Sjogren's Ro Antigen