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A link between promoter polymorphisms of the transforming growth factor β1 (TGFB1) and TGF-β1 receptor II (TGFBR2) genes and relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Folia neuropathologica - 1 Jan 2020
Grigorova Antonia, Trenova Anastasiya, Stanilova Spaska
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INTRODUCTION: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disease characterised by nerve demyelination, mediated by myelin-specific Th1 autoreactive cells. Transforming growth factor 1 (TGF-1) is a regulatory cytokine involved in MS aetiology by maintaining CD4+ cell differentiation and preventing autoimmune responses. Because of the important role of the TGF-1 signalling pathway in MS...
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