Induction of recurrent experimental allergic encephalomyelitis with myelin basic protein

Annals of Neurology
H Panitch, C Ciccone

Abstract

Recurrent experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) was induced in Lewis rats by inoculation of human myelin basic protein (MBP) and complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA). The animals developed clinical disease characterized by unsteadiness, ataxic gait, and abnormal posturing of the limbs. Spontaneous remissions and relapses were noted for periods up to 120 days. Histologically there were perivascular infiltrates of mononuclear cells, especially prominent in the cerebellar white matter. There was little evidence of demyelination. This study demonstrates that relapsing EAE may be induced with MBP in the rat. Sensitization with other myelin antigens is not required, although immunity to such antigens may be necessary to induce demyelination. It is postulated that relapsing EAE may be associated with a defect in suppressor cell function.

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