In Vivo <i>N</i>-Methyl-<scp>d</scp>-Aspartate Receptor (NMDAR) Density as Assessed Using Positron Emission Tomography During Recovery From NMDAR-Antibody Encephalitis
Marian Galovic, Adam Al‐Diwani, Umesh Vivekananda, Matthew C. Walker, Sarosh R. Irani, Matthias J. Koepp, NEST Investigators
Abstract
This case-control study uses a radiotracer and positron emission tomography to assess N -methyl- d -aspartate receptor (NMDAR) density changes during recovery from NMDAR-antibody encephalitis.
Topics & Concepts
NMDA receptorPositron emission tomographyIn vivoEx vivoAntibodyReceptorEncephalitisMedicineChemistryNuclear medicineInternal medicineImmunologyBiologyGeneticsVirusAutoimmune Neurological Disorders and TreatmentsGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersPeripheral Neuropathies and Disorders