Publications by authors named "Cindy Forni"
Front Neurol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates a new test (indirect immunofluorescence cell-based assay, CBA) for detecting anti-MAG IgM antibodies, which are linked to an autoimmune disorder affecting peripheral nerves.
- - Researchers tested this new method on samples from 95 patients with confirmed anti-MAG neuropathy and 55 patients with other neuropathy types, showing a very high sensitivity of 98.9% and a perfect specificity of 100% compared to the traditional testing method (ELISA).
- - The CBA offers a faster and easier way to detect these antibodies and could potentially improve the monitoring of anti-MAG levels over time, although further large studies are recommended for more robust findings.
