Search For Autoantibodies Targeting The Nodes Of Ranvier In Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) (P1.028)

Conclusion: Contactin-2 and Cx32, which is responsible for a genetic demyelinating neuropathy, are not autoantibody targets in aquired autoimmune demyelinating neuropathies. Reactivity to other nodal, paranodal or juxtaparanodal antigens is currently explored.Study Supported by: Special Research Account, University of AthensDisclosure: Dr. Stathopoulos has nothing to disclose. Dr. Alexopoulos has nothing to disclose. Dr. Biba has nothing to disclose. Dr. Karagogeos has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dalakas has received personal compensation for activities with Baxter, Novartis, Grifols, CSL, Octapharma, Dysimmune Diseases Foundation, and Therapath. Dr. Dalakas has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders. Dr. Dalakas has received research support from Biogen Idec, Serono, Inc., Novartis, CSL and Teva Neuroscience.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Stathopoulos, P., Alexopoulos, H., Biba, A., Karagogeos, D., Dalakas, M. Tags: General Neurology I Source Type: research