Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1914195 | Journal of the Neurological Sciences | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
AQP4-Ab positive NMOSD is characterized by CSF features that are distinct from those in MS. Our findings are important for the differential diagnosis of MS and NMOSD and add to our understanding of the immunopathogenesis of this devastating condition.
Keywords
AQP4-AbAquaporin-4 antibodyCBANMOSDAQP4Aquaporin-4NMONMO-IgGCell based assayAlbuminNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disordersIHCImmunohistochemistryOCBRONLETMNeuromyelitis opticalumbar punctureLactatecerebro-spinal fluidCSFCerebrospinal fluidlongitudinally extensive transverse myelitistotal proteinOligoclonal bands
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Authors
S. Jarius, F. Paul, D. Franciotta, K. Ruprecht, M. Ringelstein, R. Bergamaschi, P. Rommer, I. Kleiter, O. Stich, R. Reuss, S. Rauer, U.K. Zettl, K.P. Wandinger, A. Melms, O. Aktas, W. Kristoferitsch, B. Wildemann,