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Which disease involves the production of auto antibodies that bind the acetylcholine receptor on motor end plates of muscles?
Which disease involves the production of auto antibodies that bind the acetylcholine receptor on motor end plates of muscles?
What is the result of the auto antibodies binding the acetylcholine receptor?
What is the result of the auto antibodies binding the acetylcholine receptor?
What effect do the auto antibodies have on cells bearing receptors?
What effect do the auto antibodies have on cells bearing receptors?
What is the primary target of antibodies in Goodpasture syndrome?
What is the primary target of antibodies in Goodpasture syndrome?
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Which subunit of type IV collagen is thought to be attacked in Goodpasture syndrome?
Which subunit of type IV collagen is thought to be attacked in Goodpasture syndrome?
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How is Goodpasture syndrome treated?
How is Goodpasture syndrome treated?
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What are the potential consequences of untreated Goodpasture syndrome?
What are the potential consequences of untreated Goodpasture syndrome?
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Who first described Goodpasture syndrome?
Who first described Goodpasture syndrome?
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