Purkinje Cell Autoantigens

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor|Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A group of autoimmune substances found in the Purkinje neurons in the cerebellum that may be comprised of (but not limited to) Yo and Tr proteins. They can be considered as neuronal autoantigens and are commonly associated with autoimmune neurodegenerative disorders related to cancer, such as paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration.

**Synonyms:** - PCA - PURKINJE CELL AUTOANTIGENS - Purkinje Cell Antigens