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MYELIN OLIGODENDROCYTE GLYCOPROTEIN [2 records]

Record 1 2024-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein(MOG), a protein produced by oligodendrocytes in the CNS [central nervous system], is responsible for the structural integrity of myelin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
OBS

MOG : L'abréviation «MOG» provient du terme anglais «myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein».

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Immunology
CONT

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease(MOGAD) is an autoimmune condition where [the] immune system attacks proteins in the protective cover around [the] nerves(myelin). It causes symptoms that affect [the] eyes, brain and spinal cord, like vision loss, confusion and muscle weakness.

Key term(s)
  • myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease
  • MOG antibody associated disease

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Immunologie
CONT

La maladie associée aux anticorps anti-MOG (MOGAD) est une affection démyélinisante rare du système nerveux central ayant un tropisme optico-médullaire, notamment chez l'adulte, pouvant être monophasique ou à rechutes.

OBS

MOG : L'abréviation «MOG» provient du terme anglais «myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein».

Spanish

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