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Chitinase 3-like 1 plasma levels are increased in patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) - 1 Jul 2012
Cantó E, Reverter F, Morcillo-Suárez C, Matesanz F, Fernández O, Izquierdo G, Vandenbroeck K, Rodríguez-Antigüedad A, Urcelay E, Arroyo R, Otaegui D, Olascoaga J, Saiz A, Navarro A, Sanchez A, Domínguez C, Caminero A, Horga A, Tintoré M, Montalban X, Comabella M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) is upregulated in a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. Recent studies have pointed to a role of CHI3L1 in multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the role of plasma CHI3L1 in MS clinical course and disease activity and to evaluate the effect of interferon-beta (IFNβ) treatment on protein levels. METHODS: Plasma...
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