2016
DOI: 10.3823/1893
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Association and linkage of definite multiple sclerosis with HLA and the potential protective role of Helicobacter pylori infection among Egyptians

Abstract: Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. The linkage of multiple sclerosis to the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) has been known a few decades ago. Some investigators have shown a relationship between H. pylori infection and Multiple sclerosis development. However, this relationship is still controversial.Objectives: This study was designed to detect the linkage between HLA-DRB1 types and Multiple Sclerosis development, clini… Show more

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“…Among the genes that have been found for the disease, human leucocyte antigen ( HLA ) system is the most important one [5] , [6] and this system has also some associations with other Auto immune diseases like type 1 diabetes [7] and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) [8] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Among the genes that have been found for the disease, human leucocyte antigen ( HLA ) system is the most important one [5] , [6] and this system has also some associations with other Auto immune diseases like type 1 diabetes [7] and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) [8] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%