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Combining HLA-DRB1-DQB1 and Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratubercolosis (MAP) antibodies in Sardinian multiple sclerosis patients: associated or independent risk factors?
BMC neurology - 23 Aug 2016
Frau J, Cossu D, Sardu C, Mameli G, Coghe G, Lorefice L, Fenu G, Tranquilli S, Sechi L A, Marrosu M G, Cocco E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Amongst Sardinians the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DRB1-DQB1 haplotypes *15:02-*06:01, *16:01-*05:02, *14:01-4-*05:03 are protective for multiple sclerosis (MS), while *13:03-*03:01, *04:05-*03:01, *03:01-*02:01, *15:01-*06:02 and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratubercolosis (MAP) are predisposing factors. We studied the correlation between MAP and HLA. METHODS: Five hundred thirty-one patients...
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