Evaluation of a Multiparametric Immunofluorescence Assay for Standardization of Neuromyelitis Optica Serology Letizia Granieri,#1,2,* Fabiana Marnetto,#1,2 Paola Valentino,1,2 Jessica Frau,3 Agata Katia Patanella,4 Petra Nytrova,5 Patrizia Sola,6 Marco Capobianco,1 Sven Jarius,7 and Antonio Bertolotto1,2 Author information ? Article notes ? Copyright and License information ? Go to: Abstract.
Clinical Usefulness of Cell-based Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay for the Detection of Aquaporin-4 Antibodies in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Eun-suk Kang, M.D.,1 Ju-Hong Min, M.D.,2 Kwang Ho Lee, M.D.,2 and Byoung Joon Kim, M.D.2 Author information ? Article notes ? Copyright and License information ? Go to: Abstract. Background The presence of antibodies to aquaporin-4 (AQP4) has been identified as a key characteristic of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), an autoimmune inflammatory demyelinating central nervous system (CNS) disorder. We evaluated the performance of a cell-based indirect immunofluorescence assay (CIIFA) for detecting AQP4 antibodies using antigen prepared with a recombinant AQP4 peptide transfection technique and assessed the usefulness of CIIFA for diagnosis of NMOSD in routine clinical practice.
Treatment of optic neuritis by plasma exchange (add-on) in neuromyelitis optica.
Impaired regulatory function and enhanced intrathecal activation of B cells in neuromyelitis optica: distinct from multiple sclerosis. Quan C, Yu H, Qiao J, Xiao B, Zhao G, Wu Z, Li Z, Lu C. Source Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Diffuse and heterogeneous T2-hyperintense lesions in the splenium are characteristic of neuromyelitis optica.
Notable Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Soluble Interleukin-6 Receptors in Neuromyelitis Optica. Wang H, Wang K, Zhong X, Dai Y, Qiu W, Wu A, Hu X.
Anti-aquaporin-4 antibody in Chinese patients with central nervous system inflammatory demyelinating disorders. Long Y, Qiu W, Hu X, Peng F, Lu Z, Wang Y, Yang Y. Source Department of Neurology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China; Department of Neurology, Clinical College, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 19 Nonglinxia Road, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of China.
Diagnostic utility of NMO/AQP4-IgG in evaluating CNS inflammatory disease in Thai patients. Apiwattanakul M, Asawavichienjinda T, Pulkes T, Tantirittisak T, Hemachudha T, Horta ES, Jenkins SM, Pittock SJ. Source Department of Neurology, Prasat Neurological Institute, Bangkok, Thailand
Cerebrospinal Fluid BAFF and APRIL Levels in Neuromyelitis Optica and Multiple Sclerosis Patients During Relapse. Wang H, Wang K, Zhong X, Qiu W, Dai Y, Wu A, Hu X. Source Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
Abstract Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder characterized by optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and aquaporin-4 autoantibodies.
Frederic Blanc1,2,3*, Vincent Noblet4, Barbara Jung1,3, François Rousseau4, Felix Renard2,4, Bertrand Bourre1,2, Nadine Longato1,3, Nadjette Cremel1,3, Laure Di Bitonto1,3, Catherine Kleitz1,3, Nicolas Collongues1,2, Jack Foucher5, Stephane Kremer2,6, Jean-Paul Armspach2, Jerome de Seze1,2 1 Neuropsychology Service, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, 2 LINC (Cognitive Neurosciences and Imagery Laboratory), UMR 7237, University of Strasbourg and CNRS, Strasbourg, France, 3 CMRR (Memory Resource and Research Centre), Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, 4 LSIIT (Image Science, Computer Science and Remote Sensing Laboratory), UMR 7005, University of Strasbourg and CNRS, Strasbourg, France, 5 INSERM U666, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, 6 Neuroradiology service, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France Abstract Top Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an inflammatory disease of central nervous system characterized by optic neuritis and longitudinally extensive acute transverse myelitis.
Keywords:Devic’s syndrome;neuromyelitis optica;plasma exchange;apheresis;steroid-refractory;MRI Abstract Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a severe inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system with exacerbations involving the optic nerves, spinal cord, or both. This study explores the utility of maintenance plasma exchange (mTPE) as a therapy in patients with relapsing, corticosteroid-refractory, NMO. This retrospective case series presents data on patients who were diagnosed with NMO using currently accepted criteria