Glutamate Decarboxylase Autoantibody

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

**Definition:** An autoantibody that recognizes glutamate decarboxylase. It is associated with autoimmune diseases, including but not limited to type 1 diabetes and stiff person syndrome.

**Synonyms:** - Anti-GAD Autoantibody - Anti-Glutamate Decarboxylase Autoantibody - Anti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibody - GAD Autoantibody - Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Autoantibody