Detection of anti-acetylcholine antibodies in myasthenic patients

Neurosci Lett. 1986 Feb 14;64(1):23-8. doi: 10.1016/0304-3940(86)90657-9.

Abstract

Antibodies, directed against an acetylcholine (ACh) conjugate, were found in the sera of myasthenic patients by using a modified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. Binding of sera from control patients to the conjugate was extremely low. From competition experiments, done with compounds close to ACh, a good antibody specificity for the ACh conjugate was demonstrated in the sera of myasthenic patients. Laboratory tests will be done to help a more precise diagnostic of the disease to be given. These results may also be of value in further understanding of the process of the disease itself.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholine / immunology*
  • Adult
  • Antibody Specificity
  • Autoantibodies / analysis*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / immunology*
  • Receptors, Cholinergic / immunology

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Receptors, Cholinergic
  • Acetylcholine