Pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis: genetic, environmental and random mechanisms.

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) requires both genetic factors and environmental events. The question remains, however, whether these factors and events completely describe the MS disease process. This question was addressed using the Canadian MS data, which includes 29 478 individuals, estimated to represent 65-83% of all Canadian patients with MS. METHOD: The 'genetically-susceptible'...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Canada
• Share to Environment
• Share to Environmental Exposure