Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Antibodies in Slow-Progression Motor Neuron Disease.

CONCLUSION: Although VGKC-complex Abs are not likely to be pathogenic, these results could reflect the coexistence of an immunological activation in patients with slow disease progression.
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Source: Neuro-Degenerative Diseases - October 6, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Godani M, Zoccarato M, Beronio A, Zuliani L, Benedetti L, Giometto B, Del Sette M, Raggio E, Baldi R, Vincent A Tags: Neurodegener Dis Source Type: research