FcgammaR and multiple sclerosis: an overview

Acta Neurol Scand Suppl. 2006:183:61-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.2006.00619.x.

Abstract

Receptors for the Fc domain of IgG (FcgammaR) play a key role in the immune system by linking the cellular and humoral immune systems. Despite extensive documentation of CNS-specific antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid and plaques in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, the role of FcgammaR in this disease remains largely unexplored. Studies indicate however, that polymorphisms in some FcgammaR genes and treatment that induces FcgammaR on immune-competent cells could influence disease progression and treatment response.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental / etiology
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy
  • Multiple Sclerosis / etiology*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / pathology
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Receptors, IgG / physiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Receptors, IgG
  • Prednisolone