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Central nervous system autoimmunity in neuropsychiatric disorders
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The recent history of autoimmune neurology is marked by the discovery of many central nervous system (CNS) antibody-mediated diseases. These disorders are caused by antibodies that target important proteins expressed in the neuronal surface, which are believed to be directly pathogenic. These antibodies are immunoglobulin G (IgG) isotype and, as such, have the potential to cross the placenta during gestation. Foetal exposure to CNS-targeting antibodies could alter developing neuronal circu...
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Funding
Gulbenkian programme for advanced medical education
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Bibliographic Details
- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
Item Description
- Language:
- English
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- Deposit date:
- 2017-06-27
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- Copyright holder:
- Coutinho, M
- Copyright date:
- 2016
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