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Treatments for acetylcholine autoimmunity (Myasthenia Gravis and related AChR-directed conditions)
Overview Acetylcholine autoimmunity most commonly presents as myasthenia gravis (MG), where antibodies attack acetylcholine receptors (AChR) or related proteins (e.g., MuSK, LRP4) at the neuromuscular junction. Treatments aim to relieve symptoms, reduce the autoimmune attack, and address any thymic pathology. The best approach is personalized: antibody type, disease severity, thymic status, age, pregnancy plans, and […]