An autoantibody is an antibody (a type of protein) produced by the immune system that is directed against one or more of the individual's own proteins. Many autoimmune diseases (notably lupus erythematosus) are caused by such autoantibodies.
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), also known as C8 and perfluorooctanoate, is a synthetic perfluorinated carboxylic acid and fluorosurfactant.FOA has widespread applications. In 1976, PFOA was reported as a water and oil repellent in fabrics and leather and in the production of floor waxes and waxed papers ; however, it is believed that paper is no longer treated with perfluorinated compounds, but with fluorotelomers with less than 0.1% PFOA.
The C7 CD/IN is a handmade traditional nylon-string acoustic, featuring a solid Canadian cedar top. A step up from the C5, the C7 CD/INis built with Indian rosewood back and sides. It also has a traditional style hand-inlaid wooden rosette and a rosewood binding, bridge and fingerboard. A Cordoba gig bag is included.