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Preliminary evidences of a NOS2A protective effect from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Jan 2008
Manna Ida, Liguori Maria, Valentino Paola, Condino Francesca, La Russa Antonella, Clodomiro Alessandra, Nisticò Rita, Di Palma Gemma, Quattrone Aldo
Abstract excerpt
The gene encoding the inducible form of Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS2A) has been considered with interest in the evaluation of the genetic predisposition to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The aim of the present study was to address the possible contribution of two microsatellites repeats of the NOS2A promoter region - (CCTTT)(n) and (AAAT)(n) - to MS susceptibility. One hundred and thirteen Italian patients with...
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