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Characterisation of AQP4-specific monoclonal antibodies in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders

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Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) is among a small but growing group of inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system (CNS) associated with autoantibodies of the IgG class against aquaporin-4 (AQP4), a principal water channel protein in astrocytes. Activation of the classical complement pathway by AQP4-IgG has been thought to initiate the formation of NMOSD lesions. However, clinical and histopathological data suggest the existence of AQP4-IgM and its potential contri...

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
Research group:
Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group
Oxford college:
Exeter College
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0003-0179-1644

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
Research group:
Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group
Role:
Supervisor
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
Research group:
Oxford Autoimmune Neurology Group
Role:
Supervisor
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Pharmacology
Research group:
Experimental Neuropathology Group
Role:
Supervisor
Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MSD
Department:
Clinical Neurosciences
Role:
Examiner
ORCID:
0000-0002-4277-9855
Role:
Examiner


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Programme:
Jardine Foundation Scholarship


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Type of award:
DPhil
Level of award:
Doctoral
Awarding institution:
University of Oxford

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