Guillain-Barré syndrome : immunopathogenesis and therapeutic targets

INTRODUCTION: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a group of acute immune-mediated disorders in the peripheral nervous system. Both infectious and noninfectious factors are associated with GBS, which may act as triggers of autoimmune responses leading to neural damage and dysfunction.

AREAS COVERED: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its vaccines as well as flaviviruses have been associated with GBS, although a robust conclusion has yet to be reached. Immunomodulatory treatments, including intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) and plasma exchange (PE), have long been the first-line therapies for GBS. Depending on GBS subtype and severity at initial presentation, the efficacy of IVIg and PE can be variable. Several new therapies showing benefits to experimental animals merit further investigation before translation into clinical practice. We review the state-of-the-art knowledge on the immunopathogenesis of GBS in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Immunomodulatory therapies in GBS, including IVIg, PE, corticosteroids, and potential therapies, are summarized.

EXPERT OPINION: The association with SARS-CoV-2 remains uncertain, with geographical differences that are difficult to explain. Evidence and guidelines are lacking for the decision-making of initiating immunomodulatory therapies in mildly affected patients or patients with regional subtypes of GBS.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Expert opinion on therapeutic targets - (2024) vom: 18. März, Seite 1-13

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, Shan [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Wei Wei [VerfasserIn]
Jia, Linpei [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Hong-Liang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Coronavirus disease 2019
Guillain–Barré syndrome
Immunopathogenesis
Journal Article
Polyneuropathy
Review
Therapeutic target

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Date Revised 18.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1080/14728222.2024.2330435

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NLM369600495