Prevalence of anti-basal ganglia antibodies in adult obsessive-compulsive disorder: cross-sectional study (original) (raw)

The study investigates the prevalence of anti-basal ganglia antibodies (ABGA) in adults diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), focusing on potential correlations with clinical characteristics compared to control groups suffering from depression or schizophrenia. By comparing serological data and clinical variables, the research aims to provide insights into the immune mechanisms possibly involved in OCD pathogenesis, highlighting a significant association of ABGA positivity with various clinical features.