Laura M Scorr, Gamze Kilic-Berkmen, Diane J Sutcliffe, Ashok R Dinasarapu, J Lucas McKay, Pritha Bagchi, Michael D Powell, Jeremy M Boss, Nezih Cereb, Marian Little, Loren Gragert, John Hanfelt, Andrew McKeon, William Tyor, H A Jinnah
BACKGROUND: Although there are many possible causes for cervical dystonia (CD), a specific etiology cannot be identified in most cases. Prior studies have suggested a relationship between autoimmune disease and some cases of CD, pointing to possible immunological mechanisms. OBJECTIVE: The goal was to explore the potential role of multiple different immunological mechanisms in CD. METHODS: First, a broad screening test compared neuronal antibodies in controls and CD...
February 17, 2024: Parkinsonism & related Disorders