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Distinct functionality of neutrophils in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) - 1 Feb 2016
Hertwig Laura, Pache Florence, Romero-Suarez Silvina, Stürner Klarissa H, Borisow Nadja, Behrens Janina, Bellmann-Strobl Judith, Seeger Bibiane, Asselborn Natascha, Ruprecht Klemens, Millward Jason M, Infante-Duarte Carmen, Paul Friedemann
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: In contrast to multiple sclerosis (MS), lesions in neuromyelitis optica (NMO) frequently contain neutrophils. However, the phenotypic profile of neutrophils in these two distinct pathologies remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: Our aim is to better understand the potential contribution of neutrophils to NMO and MS pathology. METHODS: We performed the first functional analysis of blood neutrophils in NMO and...
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