This review summarizes the current status of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) in the treatment of autoimmune neuromuscular disorders and the possible mechanisms of action of the drug based on work in vivo, in vitro, and in animal models. Supply of idiotypic antibodies, suppression of antibody produ
Plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin treatment of neuromuscular disease
โ Scribed by Dr. Charles A. Thornton; Robert C. Griggs
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 985 KB
- Volume
- 35
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0364-5134
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