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PTPRC (CD45) C77G mutation does not contribute to multiple sclerosis susceptibility in Sardinian patients.
Journal of neurology - 1 Sept 2004
Cocco Eleonora, Murru Maria Rita, Melis Cristina, Schirru Lucia, Solla Elisabetta, Lai Marina, Rolesu Marcella, Marrosu Maria Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
A linkage and association of the CD45 (protein-tyrosine phosphatase, receptor-type C) C77G polymorphism and multiple sclerosis (MS) has been found in some studies but not in others. We analysed the C77G polymorphism in MS patients from the genetically homogeneous population of Sardinia. Using the transmission disequilibrium test, the mutation has been sought in 241 patients and 217 healthy sibs (HS) from...
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