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Apolipoprotein E 4 is associated with rapid progression of multiple sclerosis

Authors :
Fazekas, F.
Strasser–Fuchs, S.
Kollegger, H.
Berger, T.
Kristoferitsch, W.
Schmidt, H.
Enzinger, C.
Schiefermeier, M.
Schwarz, C.
Kornek, B.
Reindl, M.
Huber, K.
Grass, R.
Wimmer, G.
Vass, K.
Pfeiffer, K. H.
Hartung, H. P.
Schmidt, R.
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); September 2001, Vol. 57 Issue: 5 p853-857, 5p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphism is known to impact on various neurologic disorders and has differential effects on the immune system and on CNS repair. Previous findings concerning a possible modulation of the clinical course of MS have been inconsistent, however.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
57
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49032375