Autoantibody Testing in Neuromuscular Disorders
10.46518/kjnmd.2022.14.1.1
- Author:
Seung Woo KIM
1
;
Ha Young SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:
Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders
2022;14(1):1-5
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Autoantibodies are present in many autoimmune disorders, including diseases impacting the peripheral nerve, neuromuscular junction, and muscle. Some of these autoantibodies play a vital role in pathogenesis, whereas others are unlikely to be directly pathogenic, but may be useful biomarkers. The identification of autoantibodies is valuable in diagnosis, as well as in establishing a treatment plan in antibody-mediated neuromuscular disorders. This review briefly summarizes antibody, autoantibody, and methods of autoantibody testing for clinicians who treat patients with neuromuscular disorders.
