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Interaction between smoking and HLA-A*02:01 in multiple sclerosis progression.
Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England) - 1 Aug 2026
Hedström Anna Karin, Stridh Pernilla, Hillert Jan, Olsson Tomas, Alfredsson Lars
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BACKGROUND: Gene-environment interactions between smoking and HLA genotypes have been reported in multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility, although their relevance beyond disease onset remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: To examine whether the effect of smoking on disability progression differs according to HLA-A*02:01 and HLA-DRB1*15:01 status. METHODS: Patients from two population-based case-control cohorts were...
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