Anti-Jo-1 antibodies are most commonly found in patients with which condition?
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Correct answer: Polymyositis / Dermatomyositis
Anti-Jo-1 is an antibody against histidyl-tRNA synthetase. It is present in about 25% of patients with polymyositis or dermatomyositis, especially those with interstitial lung disease and 'mechanic's hands'.
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