Nemni R, Fazio R, Corbo M, Sacchi C, Smirne S, Canal N. Peripheral neuropathy associated with experimental plasma cell neoplasm in the mouse.
J Neurol Sci 1987;
77:321-9. [PMID:
3029337 DOI:
10.1016/0022-510x(87)90131-6]
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Abstract
In order to investigate the role of paraproteins in the production of neuropathy we experimentally induced monoclonal immunoglobulin-producing tumours into 32 BALB/c mice by injecting mineral oil or pristane intraperitoneally. In 11 mice morphologic and histometric studies of the sciatic nerve revealed the presence of neuropathy. Immunohistochemical studies did not demonstrate a significant amount of immunoglobulins and light chains in the endoneurium. The advantages and limits of this experimental model are discussed.
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