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Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis - What it is

What is myasthenia gravis? 

​Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic, autoimmune disorder caused by a breakdown in the communication between nerves and muscles in the neuromuscular junction. At the junction, nerve and muscle communicate via a neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine.

In MG, antibodies block or destroy receptors at the junction, affecting transmission. This results in fatigue and muscle weakness.

skeletal illustration - myasthenia gravis

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