Acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChR antibodies) are autoantibodies produced by the immune system that target the acetylcholine receptors (AChR) located on the surface of muscle cells. These antibodies play a significant role in the development of certain autoimmune diseases, specifically myasthenia gravis (MG). The function of AChR antibodies is primarily associated with the pathogenesis of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. In MG, the immune system mistakenly recognizes the AChR as foreign and produces antibodies against it. These antibodies bind to the AChR receptors, interfering with their normal function and impairing neuromuscular transmission.
The Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody (AChR Antibody) Test cost is Rs.2400, although it is now available for Rs.1880 because of the offer.