Myasthenia gravis involves antibodies that inhibit a receptor without causing cell lysis. Which receptor is targeted?
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Correct answer: Acetylcholine receptor
In Myasthenia gravis, autoantibodies bind to acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction. This leads to receptor internalization or blockage, resulting in muscle weakness, a classic Type II hypersensitivity mechanism.
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