Research progress of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune encephalitis manifesting subacutely with prominent aberrant movements and psychiatric symptoms,which associated with antibodies against NR1 or NR2 subunits of the NMDAR.The disease is not rare,early diagnosis and immune treatment can improve prognosis and reduce the recurrence.The epidemiology,mechanisms,clinical presentation,treatment and prognosis of the disease were reviewed in order to enhance the cognition of anti-NMDAR encephalitis.