Immune-mediated muscle disease.
The immunopathogenic mechanisms responsible for myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, masticatory myopathy, and dermatomyositis are discussed in light of their relevance to the clinical disease. Current thinking concerning these disorders is presented as a prelude to further research and greater understanding.
Lewis
R M
RM
Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
D000818:Animals; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*; D004285:Dogs; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*; D009220:Myositis / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary; D017285:Polymyositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*