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The autoimmune concept of multiple sclerosis.

Authors :
Nicol B
Salou M
Laplaud DA
Wekerle H
Source :
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) [Presse Med] 2015 Apr; Vol. 44 (4 Pt 2), pp. e103-12. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 23.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory and demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). With growing evidence for environmental and genetic factors, MS is now accepted as an autoimmune disease. This complex disease seems to implicate various cell types in both innate and adaptive compartments. Here, we discuss recent advances in the immunological field of MS research.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2213-0276
Volume :
44
Issue :
4 Pt 2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25813101
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lpm.2015.02.009