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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Live Cell-Based Semi-Quantitative Stratification Highlights Titre-Dependent Phenotypic Heterogeneity in MOGAD: A Single-Centre Experience.

Donato Regina, Concetta Domenica Gargano, Tommaso Guerra, Antonio Frigeri, Damiano Paolicelli, Maddalena Ruggieri, Pietro Iaffaldano

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Donato ReginaDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Concetta Domenica GarganoDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Tommaso GuerraDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5248-5981
Antonio FrigeriDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Damiano PaolicelliDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8645-1763
Maddalena RuggieriDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Pietro IaffaldanoDepartment of Translational Biomedicines and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.

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Abstract

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system characterised by heterogeneous clinical and radiological presentations. Accurate interpretation of serum anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (anti-MOG) antibody titres is critical to improve diagnostic precision and prognostic assessment. This single-centre retrospective study evaluated 19 patients diagnosed with MOGAD in 2023, all of whom were seropositive for anti-MOG IgG, as confirmed by live cell-based assays (CBAs) using full-length human MOG and IgG1-specific secondary antibodies. Antibody quantification combined a ratiometric semi-quantitative fluorescence index with classical endpoint dilution titres, enabling classification into low, medium, and high titre groups. Stratification revealed titre-dependent phenotypic heterogeneity: high-titre patients were older at onset and predominantly presented with optic neuritis, often bilateral, and encephalic involvement, whereas low-titre patients more frequently exhibited spinal cord syndromes, cerebellar or brainstem symptoms, and a higher prevalence of cerebrospinal fluid-restricted oligoclonal bands. Semi-quantitative fluorescence ratios correlated consistently with endpoint titres, and exponential decay analysis demonstrated slower signal loss in high-titre sera, confirming assay reliability. No significant association emerged between titre level and monophasic versus relapsing disease course. Anti-MOG antibody titres could serve not only as a diagnostic biomarker but also to capture clinically relevant immunopathological diversity, supporting a titre-stratified approach to diagnosis and early prognostication. Incorporating semi-quantitative metrics alongside clinical and imaging features may refine the diagnostic algorithm and prevent misclassification of atypical presentations.

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AutoantibodiesMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinAdolescentAdultAgedFemaleHumansImmunoglobulin GMaleMiddle AgedMyelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseasePhenotypeRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultAutoantibodiesImmunoglobulin GMOG protein, humanMyelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoproteindiagnostic biomarkerMOGADsemi-quantitative fluorescence index

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PMCPMC12525177

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