Vision loss may be more severe in people with NMO than in those with MS. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody disorder The immune system targets MOG, a protein located on the surface ...

Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that targets the insulation around the nerves called the myelin. The immune system typically protects your body by fighting off bacteria and other ...

And neuromyelitis optica is also brain and spinal cord. We used to think that NMO was like a variant of multiple sclerosis. That's before the antibody was discovered. The antibody was discovered ...