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Hepcidin (rs10421768), Transferrin (rs3811647, rs1049296) and Transferrin Receptor 2 (rs7385804) Gene Polymorphism Might Be Associated with the Origin of Multiple Sclerosis.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 4 Jun 2022
Stachowska Laura, Koziarska Dorota, Karakiewicz Beata, Kotwas Artur, Knyszyńska Anna, Folwarski Marcin, Dec Karolina, Stachowska Ewa, Hawryłkowicz Viktoria, Kulaszyńska Monika, Sołek-Pastuszka Joanna, Skonieczna-Żydecka Karolina
Abstract excerpt
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system in which there is a multifocal damage to the nerve tissue. Additionally, the literature emphasizes the excessive accumulation of iron in the central nervous system of patients, which is negatively correlated with their psychophysical fitness. Iron metabolism genes polymorphisms may modulate iron deposition in the body and thus affect...
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