The realization that autoantibodies can contribute to dysfunction of the brain has brought
about a paradigm shift in neurological diseases over the past decade, offering up important …

As inflammation in the brain contributes to several neurological and psychiatric diseases,
the cause of neuroinflammation is being widely studied. The causes of neuroinflammation …

The identification of anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis about 12 years ago made it
possible to recognise that some patients with rapidly progressive psychiatric symptoms or …

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by an enduring propensity for
generation of seizures. The pathogenic processes of seizure generation and recurrence are …

Antibody-Mediated Encephalitis The category of autoimmune encephalitides constitutes
disorders with relatively distinct characteristics such as psychosis, seizures, abnormal …

There is increasing recognition in the neurological and psychiatric literature of patients with
so-called isolated psychotic presentations (ie, with no, or minimal, neurological features) …

Immune processes have a vital role in CNS homeostasis, resilience and brain reserve. Our
cognitive and social abilities rely on a highly sensitive and fine-tuned equilibrium of immune …

B cells are essential components of the adaptive immune system and have important roles
in the pathogenesis of several central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Besides producing …

Investigations in the last 10 years have revealed a new category of neurological diseases
mediated by antibodies against cell surface and synaptic proteins. There are currently 16 …

Seizures are a well‐recognized and often prominent manifestation of autoimmune
encephalitic syndromes. Progress in detection of pathogenic neural autoantibodies has led …