This report outlines a simple approach to successfully induce experimental autoimmune neuritis (EAN) using the myelin protein zero (P0)180-199 peptide in combination with Freund's complete adjuvant and pertussis toxin. We present a sophisticated paradigm capable of accurately assessing the extent of functional deficits and neuropathology that occur in this EAN.
Gonsalvez, D. G., Fletcher, J. L., Yoo, S. W., Wood, R. J., Murray, S. S., Xiao, J. A Simple Approach to Induce Experimental Autoimmune Neuritis in C57BL/6 Mice for Functional and Neuropathological Assessments. J. Vis. Exp. (129), e56455, doi:10.3791/56455 (2017).