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HLA alleles modulate EBV viral load in multiple sclerosis.
Journal of translational medicine - 27 Mar 2018
Agostini Simone, Mancuso Roberta, Guerini Franca R, D'Alfonso Sandra, Agliardi Cristina, Hernis Ambra, Zanzottera Milena, Barizzone Nadia, Leone Maurizio A, Caputo Domenico, Rovaris Marco, Clerici Mario
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The etiopathology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is believed to include genetic and environmental factors. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles, in particular, are associated with disease susceptibility, whereas Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection has long been suspected to play a role in disease pathogenesis. The aim of the present study is to evaluate correlations between HLA alleles and EBV infection...
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