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What is the significance of isolated increase of Asialo-GM1 antibodies with nerve conduction suggestive of sensory motor axonal polyneuropathy?

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Neurology · Emory University
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These autoantibodies need to be interpreted with clinical context.

Generally, GM1 IgM antibodies are associated with multifocal motor neuropathy with conduction block (MMN), which is a pure motor syndrome with acquired demyelinating features on nerve conductions/EMG.

GM1 IgG antibodies are typically...

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