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No evidence of a significant role for CTLA-4 in multiple sclerosis.
Journal of neuroimmunology - 1 Feb 2006
Roxburgh Richard H, Sawcer Stephen, Maranian Mel, Seaman Shaun, Hensiek Anke, Yeo Taiwai, Deans Jackie, Compston Alastair
Abstract excerpt
Variation in the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) gene plays a significant role in determining susceptibility to autoimmune thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes. Its role in multiple sclerosis is more controversial. In order to explore this logical candidate more thoroughly, we genotyped 771 multiple sclerosis trio families from the United Kingdom for the 3' untranslated region variable number...
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