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The role of the polio virus receptor and the herpesvirus entry mediator B genes for the development of MS.
Journal of neuroimmunology - 1 Nov 2004
Rosche Berit, Cepok Sabine, Stei Susanne, Vogel Friederike, Grummel Verena, Hoffmann Steve, Kroner Antje, Mäurer Mathias, Rieckmann Peter, Sommer Norbert, Hemmer Bernhard
Abstract excerpt
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Although the cause of MS is still uncertain, it is well accepted that both genetic and environmental factors are important for the development of disease. In this study, we focused on the Polio Virus Receptor (PVR) and Herpesvirus entry mediator B (HVEB) receptor genes, which are located on chromosome...
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