Immunological tolerance in MG: the role of the thymus in growth and differentiation Immunological tolerance in MG: the role of the thymus in growth and differentiation

Contributor(s): Simpson, J. A., 1953- National Institutes of Health (U.S.) Publication: Atlanta, Ga. : National Medical Audiovisual Center, [1978] Language(s): English Format: Moving image Subject(s): Immune Tolerance Myasthenia Gravis -- immunology Thymus Gland Access: Resource cannot be viewed online. Viewing copy available on-site only. Abstract: (Critical) This program is a videotaped lecture given by Dr. J. A. Simpson, probably about 1970, presenting some of his research on myasthenia gravis and discussing the popular hypotheses of that time concerning the etiology of the disease. Since Dr. Simpson is an acknowledged pioneer in this field, the presentation has some historical interest. However, there is a complete absence of information about recent discoveries concerning etiology, such as the importance of autoantibodies against cholinergic receptors. Additionally, because the visual and technical quality are so poor, the program cannot be recommended for use to anyone other than, perhaps, a student of medical history. Copyright: The original and derivative copies are under copyright protection. Extent: 030 min. Color: Color Credits: J.A. Simpson. Technique: Other NLM Unique ID: 8100400A (See catalog record) OCLC no.: 7891146 Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8100400A