[Antiganglioside complex antibody]

Nihon Rinsho. 2013 May;71(5):839-44.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Antiganglioside antibodies are known to play a pathogenic role in development of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and Fisher syndrome (FS). Recently, antibodies to ganglioside complexes (GSCs) consisting of two different gangliosides were found in some patients with GBS and FS. Some anti-GSC antibodies such as anti-GD1a/GD1b, anti-GM1/GQ1b or anti-GM1/GalNAc-GD1a antibodies correlate with specific clinical features. Anti-GSCs antibodies can be found also in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and neuropathy associated with IgM monoclonal gammopathy. Latest studies have revealed molecular basis of anti-GSCs antibody-mediated nerve injury. The concept of GSCs will provide new vistas on understanding of pathogenesis of GBS and related autoimmune diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / blood*
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gangliosides / immunology*
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Miller Fisher Syndrome / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Biomarkers
  • Gangliosides