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Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

NMOSD is a rare, antibody-mediated disorder often mistaken for MS. It is associated withantibodies against aquaporin-4 (AQP4). FDA-approved targeted therapies include:

  • Eculizumab (Soliris®) – complement inhibition
  • Inebilizumab (Uplizna®) – B-cell depletion
  • Satralizumab (Enspryng®) – IL-6 receptor inhibition

These agents have dramatically reduced relapse rates and disability progression.