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The HLA paradox across populations in multiple sclerosis progression: a systematic review.
BMC neurology - 24 Jun 2026
Maghbooli Zhila, Nasir Erfan, Mahdavinasab Fatemeh, Sahraian Mohammad Ali, Shirvani Arash
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) exhibits heterogeneity in disease courses. Although HLA DRB1*15:01 represents the strongest genetic risk factor for MS susceptibility, conferring approximately threefold increased risk, whether this allele similarly influences disease progression remains contentious. METHODS: This systematic review was conducted to clarify the relationship between HLA polymorphisms and the...
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- Humans
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Disease Progression
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- HLA-DRB1 Chains
- Polymorphism, Genetic
