An elderly patient presents with blistering of the skin. You suspect an autoimmune disorder. If your suspicions are correct, the patient's serum should contain antibodies reactive to

A) talin.
B) vinculin.
C) ?-actinin.
D) BPAG.
E) actin.


D) BPAG.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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