Article
Plasma-Derived Extracellular Vesicle microRNAs in Multiple Sclerosis: An Exploratory Case-Control Study on Phenotypic Discrimination.
International journal of molecular sciences - 22 Aug 2026
Vrînceanu Oana, Manu Doina, Maier Smaranda, Bănescu Claudia, Carstea Ana-Claudia, Bălașa Rodica
Abstract excerpt
Distinguishing relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) from secondary-progressive disease (SPMS) remains a clinical challenge, as no single laboratory test reliably identifies the transition. We explored whether plasma extracellular-vesicle (EV) microRNAs could separate the two phenotypes. Four candidate EV-miRNAs: miR-30a-5p, miR-223-5p, miR-155-5p, and miR-146a-5p, were quantified by qRT-PCR in...
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- Humans
- MicroRNAs
- Female
- Extracellular Vesicles
- Case-Control Studies
- Male
