[Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders]

Brain Nerve. 2023 Jun;75(6):705-710. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416202405.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) are inflammatory autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system, that primarily cause optic neuritis and myelitis. Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody is the key in NMOSD pathophysiology, which causes astrocytopathy, demyelination, and neuropathy through complement activation and cell-mediated immunity. Currently, biopharmaceutical agents are introduced for preventing relapse with high efficacy, expected to reduce side effects derived from long-term steroid therapy, and improve patients' quality of life.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aquaporin 4
  • Autoantibodies
  • Central Nervous System
  • Humans
  • Myelitis*
  • Neuromyelitis Optica* / drug therapy
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Aquaporin 4
  • Autoantibodies