The Neuroimmunology of Guillain-Barré Syndrome and the Potential Role of an Aging Immune System

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a paralyzing autoimmune condition affecting the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Within GBS there are several variants affecting different aspects of the peripheral nerve. In general, there appears to be a role for T cells, macrophages, B cells, and complement in ini...

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Main Authors: Kathleen M. Hagen, Shalina S. Ousman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Subjects:
PNS
GBS
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2020.613628/full