disease 1,101 words KG: ent-dise-e22f0933 2026-03-21
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CASPR2 Encephalitis

Disease Info
Antibody-mediated dysfunctionAnti-CASPR2 IgG antibodies bind to the extracellular domain of CASPR2[@antibodies]
Pathogenic effectsAntibodies disrupt CASPR2 function without causing significant neuronal death
Intrathecal synthesisSome patients have intrathecal antibody production
T-cell involvementBoth humoral and cellular immune mechanisms contribute[@antibodies]
Complement activationMay play a role in neuroinflammation
ThymomaMost commonly associated (~15-20% of cases)[@antibodies], [@morvan]
DatabasesOMIMOrphanetClinicalTrialsPubMed

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