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Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
New multiple sclerosis genetics study findings have been published by scientists at Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics
April 11th, 2007
Data detailed in "APOE genotypes in African American female multiple sclerosis patients" have been presented. According to a study from the United States, "Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory CNS disorder, resulting in progressive neurological dysfunction. The disease has a higher incidence in Caucasian Americans (CA) than African Americans (AA); however, the latter may have a more aggressive disease course." "We used cluster analysis to determine whether there is a difference in disease progression between the races and whether the APOE AND APOC1 genotypes influence the disease progression. AA female patients were younger and had a higher progression...
Source: Immunotherapy Weekly (2007-04-11)
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