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Progranulin genetic polymorphisms influence progression of disability and relapse recovery in multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) - 1 Jul 2016
Vercellino Marco, Fenoglio Chiara, Galimberti Daniela, Mattioda Alessandra, Chiavazza Carlotta, Binello Eleonora, Pinessi Lorenzo, Giobbe Dario, Scarpini Elio, Cavalla Paola
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BACKGROUND: Progranulin (GRN) is a multifunctional protein involved in inflammation and repair, and also a neurotrophic factor critical for neuronal survival. Progranulin is strongly expressed in multiple sclerosis (MS) brains by macrophages and microglia. METHODS: In this study we evaluated GRN genetic variability in 400 MS patients, in correlation with clinical variables such as disease severity and relapse...
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