The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. Additional considerations.

doi:10.1016/0022-510x(93)90203-b

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The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. Additional considerations.

Journal of the neurological sciences - 1 Apr 1993

Poser C M

Abstract excerpt

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is acquired as a systemic "trait" by individuals who are genetically susceptible. This condition does not involve the central nervous system (CNS) and is characterized by a state of hyperactive immunocompetent responsiveness. It develops as the result of an antigenic chall...

Topics

Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Blood-Brain Barrier
Craniocerebral Trauma
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Immune System
Molecular Sequence Data
Multiple Sclerosis
Myelin Basic Protein
Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
Viral Proteins

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