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HLA-DRB1*0401 and HLA-DRB1*0408 are strongly associated with the development of antibodies against interferon-beta therapy in multiple sclerosis.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Aug 2008
Hoffmann Steve, Cepok Sabine, Grummel Verena, Lehmann-Horn Klaus, Hackermüller Jörg, Hackermueller Jörg, Stadler Peter F, Hartung Hans-Peter, Berthele Achim, Deisenhammer Florian, Wassmuth Ralf, Wasmuth Ralf, Hemmer Bernhard
Abstract excerpt
The formation of antibodies to interferon-beta (IFN-beta), a protein-based disease-modifying agent for multiple sclerosis (MS), is a problem in clinical practice. These antibodies may neutralize the biological effects of the protein drug, potentially decreasing its therapeutic effects. By high-re...
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