What Is Myasthenia Gravis?
2. Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine is a protein that is also a type of neurotransmitter. This means that it helps messages to be passed around the body. Acetylcholine is found in receptor sites where our muscles meet our nerves. It is very important for us because it allows our brain to successfully send messages to our muscles.
Myasthenia gravis is a type of autoimmune condition, which means the body is being attacked by its immune system. In this instance, the immune system is attacking the receptor cells that acetylcholine fits on to. As these receptors become damaged and destroyed, fewer messages from the brain are able to make it to the muscles.
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