Progress in Guillain-Barré syndrome.
This editorial review summarizes and critically analyses reports published in the preceding 18 months on the pathogenesis of Guillain-Barré syndrome, with particular emphasis on the role of ganglioside antibodies, antecedent infections, and the concept of molecular mimicry. It concludes with an appraisal of currently available and proposed therapies.
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D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology*; D020275:Guillain-Barre Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans
D001323:Autoantibodies