Tag: neuromuscular junction

  • MG

    MG: Definition and Description of MG: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles. The condition arises when the immune system mistakenly attacks acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, impairing communication between nerves and muscles. This typically leads to muscle weakness that worsens with activity and improves…

  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

    Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Definition and Description of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and fatigue of the muscles. It is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body’s own voltage-gated calcium channels, leading to insufficient release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. This results in…

  • Eaton-Lambert Syndrome

    Eaton-Lambert Syndrome Definition and Description of Eaton-Lambert Syndrome Eaton-Lambert Syndrome (ELS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, where nerve cells communicate with the muscles they control. It is characterized by muscle weakness that improves with exercise. This syndrome is often associated with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and is classified as…