Consideration of Multiple Sclerosis in Relation to the Auto-Immunity Process

Ce, Lumsden

doi:10.1177/003591576105400104

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“…Numerous tests for circulating antibodies were carried out before EF became available (see McAlpine, Lumsden & Acheson, 1965;Lisak et al, 1968). Crude antigens consisting of brain suspensions or saline or alcoholic extracts were used and the results were confiicting, although MS brain seemed to be a better antigen than normal brain (Lumsden, 1961). McAlpine and associates in a careful review of the available evidence concluded that patients with MS probably do produce antibodies to brain tissue but the nature of the antigens and the relevance of the antibodies are uncertain.…”

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Clinical significance of immunopathological mechanisms in diseases of the nervous system

Ridley

1971

Clin Experimental Allergy

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The clinical applications of immunology in neurology are reviewed in relation to autoimmunity, immunosuppression, brain tumour immunity and the transplantation of peripheral nervous tissue. Evidence for considering the role of immunological factors in certain neurological diseases is considered. The clinical value of immunosuppressive therapy in these diseases is discussed. Attention is drawn to immunotherapy as a possible adjunct to present methods of treating gliomas. Finally, possible uses of transplants of peripheral nerve and muscle are mentioned.

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confidence: 99%