Antibodies Against Gangliosides in Patients With Dementia

Conclusion:
This study indicates that elevated IgM anti-GM1 may be connected with the neurodegeneration in older patients with severe dementia and that AD may also be associated with increased IgM anti-GD1b levels.

Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - November 18, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hatzifilippou, E., Koutsouraki, E., Costa, V. G., Baloyannis, S. J. Tags: Review Source Type: research