Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies

Toxic Side Effects of Mestinon

Mestinon is a drug used to treat a rare auto-immune condition called myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness and fatigue of the muscles under voluntary control. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called...

Diseases of Thymus Gland

The thymus is a lymphoid organ responsible for the production and maturation of T-lymphocytes. In the early development, precursor cells migrate from the bone marrow into the thymus where they mature into T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes are...

The Thymus Gland in Children

The thymus is an important part of your child's lymphatic system. It is an organ comprised of two lobes, which are encased in a capsule that sits behind the sternum and above the heart. A missing or malfunctioning thymus can make your child...