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| Section | # References | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Pathophysiology & Mechanisms | 7 | AChR-Ab, complement, NMJ downregulation |
| Anti-MuSK & Seronegative MG | 3 | MuSK-Ab, LRP4-Ab discovery |
| Thymus & Immune Dysregulation | 4 | Thymic GC, Tfh, thymoma |
| NMJ Physiology | 4 | Safety factor, EPP, quantal release |
| Pyridostigmine PK/PD | 3 | Population PK, AChE inhibition |
| Corticosteroids & IS | 3 | Pred, AZA RCT, MG-ADL |
| Complement Inhibitors | 4 | Eculizumab (REGAIN), Ravulizumab (CHAMPION), Zilucoplan (RAISE) |
| FcRn Inhibitors | 3 | Efgartigimod (ADAPT), Rozanolixizumab (MycarinG) |
| Rituximab | 2 | B cell depletion, MuSK-MG |
| Thymectomy | 1 | MGTX trial |
| Disease Measurement | 3 | QMG, MGC, MGFA |
| Electrophysiology | 3 | SFEMG, RNS, biomarkers |
| QSP/Modeling | 3 | PopPK, PBPK-FcRn, IS PK/PD |
| Total | 43 |
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