part 1. Introduction : autoantibodies-unique characteristics -- part 2. Allergic disease autoantibodies -- part 3. Antineutrophil antibodies -- part 4. Introduction : antinuclear antibodies -- part 5. Autoantibodies to biologic factors/structures -- part 6. Cardiac autoantibodies -- part 7. Endocrine autoantibodies -- part 8. GI and liver autoantibodies -- part 9. Hematologic autoantibodies -- part 10. Kidney autoantibodies -- part 11. Neurological system autoantibodies -- part 12. Rheumatic disease autoantibodies -- part 13. Skin disease autoantibodies -- part 14. Unique clinical situations.