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NMO Antibodies, Serum
The NMO Antibodies, Serum test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against aquaporin-4, a water channel protein in the central nervous system. These antibodies are closely associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a ra...
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The NMO Antibodies, Serum test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against aquaporin-4, a water channel protein in the central nervous system. These antibodies are closely associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NM...
Understanding NMO Antibodies, Serum
Anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies, also known as NMO antibodies, are autoantibodies that target aquaporin-4 (AQP4), a protein found on the surface of cells in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Aquaporin-4 plays an important role in regulating water balance in the central nervous system. When these antibodies are present, they indicate that the immune system is mistakenly attacking AQP4, leading to damage to the nervous system.
This autoimmune response is closely associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum diso...
What does NMO Antibodies, Serum measure?
The NMO Antibodies, Serum test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies against aquaporin-4, a water channel protein in the central nervous system. These antibodies are closely associated with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord.
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