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Review
. 1993 Jan 15;28(1):109-12, 115-7, 121-2, passim.
doi: 10.1080/21548331.1993.11442741.

Autoimmune myasthenia gravis

G Lopate  1 , A Pestronk
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Autoimmune myasthenia gravis

G Lopate et al. Hosp Pract (Off Ed). .

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  • Hosp Pract (Off Ed) 1993 Mar 15;28(3):12

Abstract

The evident defect in this disease is postsynaptic dysfunction due to anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. The postsynaptic membrane is simplified, the number of acetylcholine receptors is reduced, and neuromuscular transmission is impaired. Antiacetylcholinesterase drugs still play a role in management. Newer options include prednisone, azathioprine, and cyclosporine.

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