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  HLA-DRB1(*)15 allele influences the later course of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis

summary: The role of genes in the pathogenesis of MS is complex. The authors found an association between this gene and the development of secondary progressive MS, suggesting that it may be somehow involved.

authors: Cournu-Rebeix I, Génin E, Leray E, Babron MC, Cohen J, Gout C, Alizadeh M, Perdry H, Semana G, Brassat D, Clerget-Darpoux F, Yaouanq J, Edan G, Rosenheim M, Fontaine B.

source: Genes Immun. 2008 Jul 10. [Epub ahead of print]

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