Multiple Sclerosis
Genomics research reveals 10 genes associated with multiple sclerosis
Published in Blood Weekly, January 22nd, 2004
According to recent research from Portugal, "MS is common in Europe, affecting up to 1:500 people. In an effort to identify genes influencing susceptibility to the disease, we have performed a population-based whole genome screen for association.
"In this study, 6000 microsatellite markers were typed in separately pooled DNA samples from MS patients (n=188) and matched controls (n=188)," wrote M. Santos and colleagues.
The researchers concluded: "Interpretable data was obtained from 4661 of these markers. Refining analysis of the most promising...
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