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August 24, 2013 3:10 AM
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New Project Investigates Immune System's Role in Multiple Sclerosis - Newswise (press release)

New Project Investigates Immune System's Role in Multiple Sclerosis - Newswise (press release) | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
New Project Investigates Immune System's Role in Multiple Sclerosis
Newswise (press release)
The five-year project will be led by Todd Eagar, Ph.D., an immunologist in the Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital.
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July 18, 2013 8:10 AM
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Non-myeloablative autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation expands regulatory cells and depletes IL-17 producing mucosal-associated invariant T cells in multiple sclerosis

Non-myeloablative autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation expands regulatory cells and depletes IL-17 producing mucosal-associated invariant T cells in multiple sclerosis | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Stem cell transplantation expands regulatory cells and depletes proinflammatory T cells in multiple sclerosis http://t.co/VORZWy5SGR (£)
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July 14, 2013 3:54 AM
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JNI | Abstract | Impaired toll-like receptor 8 signaling in multiple sclerosis

The etiology and immunopathology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is not well understood.
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April 28, 2013 3:14 AM
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Research: Myelin antibodies predicting MS - Multiple Sclerosis ...

Research: Myelin antibodies predicting MS - Multiple Sclerosis ... | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Because autoantibodies may contribute to the pathogenesis of both diseases, we sought to identify autoantibody biomarkers that are capable of distinguishing them. Methods: We used custom antigen arrays to profile ...
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March 5, 2013 1:03 PM
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Changes to anti-JCV antibody levels in a Swedish national MS cohort -- Warnke et al. -- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Open Access: Changes to anti-JCV antibody levels in a Swedish national MS cohort [MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS] http://t.co/wUQpUtXu4N
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January 27, 2013 11:29 AM
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Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: MCAM a marker of inflammation

Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: MCAM a marker of inflammation | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
#MSBlog: Some light reading for those of you who like immunology! http://t.co/aNGuzYkt
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January 11, 2013 10:28 AM
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Multiple sclerosis study reveals how killer T cells learn to recognize nerve ... - UW Today

Multiple sclerosis study reveals how killer T cells learn to recognize nerve ... - UW Today | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
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Multiple sclerosis study reveals how killer T cells learn to recognize nerve ...
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A micrograph of a killer T cell, a white blood cell that destroys germs or cancers, but that can sometimes attack the body's own normal cells.
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October 17, 2012 2:57 AM
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Multiple Sclerosis Research: Autoimmune hepatitis, daclizumab and ...

Multiple Sclerosis Research: Autoimmune hepatitis, daclizumab and ... | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Autoimmune hepatitis is just such an adverse event. I have personally seen two cases that occurred in MSers on interferon beta. In both cases they were considered by the hepatologist to be unrelated to the treatment.
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October 13, 2012 2:26 PM
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Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Antibodies against Tysabri

Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Antibodies against Tysabri | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
METHODS:Screening for anti-natalizumab antibodies was performed using a standardized bridging ELISA. Antibody-positive samples were further analyzed for IgM and IgG1-4 antibodies using ELISA and ImmunoCAP®.
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August 1, 2013 3:31 PM
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Trends in Immunology - Modeling the heterogeneity of multiple sclerosis in animals

TrendsImmunol: FREE featured article on modeling heterogeneity of MS in animal models. Goverman lab. http://t.co/XsUhBIGdGO
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July 15, 2013 4:25 AM
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Unraveling complex genetic interplay for MS risks - Science Network Western Australia

Unraveling complex genetic interplay for MS risks - Science Network Western Australia | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Unraveling complex genetic interplay for MS risks Science Network Western Australia “The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)-gene association remains the strongest association with MS risk,” and relates to the general understanding that autoimmunity...
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June 25, 2013 1:48 PM
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TRPM4 mRNA expression levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from multiple sclerosis patients

TRPM4 mRNA expression levels in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from multiple sclerosis patients | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Journal of Neuroimmunology, Volume null, Issue null, Pages null, null, Authors:S. Malhotra; J. Castilló; L. Negrotto; C. Merino-Zamorano; J. Montaner; A. Vidal-Jordana; X. Montalban; M.
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March 28, 2013 3:36 PM
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Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical Immunology - Elsevier

Multiple Sclerosis - Clinical Immunology - Elsevier | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
March 2013 is National MS Education and Awareness Month in the USA. To support the initiative, being led by the MS Foundation, you can access a... (RT @ImmunologyNews: Read the latest MS research for free until June 2013!
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January 30, 2013 2:01 PM
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Viruses | Free Full-Text | Epstein-Barr Virus in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis—Association and Causation

Epidemiological data suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with several autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
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January 25, 2013 2:05 PM
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Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Diagnosing NMO

Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Diagnosing NMO | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Diagnosing NMO: Epub: Kim SM, et al. Utility of aquaporin-4 antibody assa... http://t.co/TtSBpwuR
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December 23, 2012 4:41 AM
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Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Immune Tolerance in humans

Multiple Sclerosis Research: Research: Immune Tolerance in humans | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Research: Immune Tolerance in humans: Loo EW, Krantz MJ, Agrawal B. High dose antigen treatment with a pepti... http://t.co/uJhcILnX #MJ
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October 15, 2012 7:36 AM
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Rare B cells regulate immune responses; May offer novel treatment for

Rare B cells regulate immune responses; May offer novel treatment for | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Reproducing a rare type of B cell in the laboratory and infusing it back into the body may provide an effective treatment for severe autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, according to ...
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October 13, 2012 4:53 AM
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Auto-antibody that causes neurological damage in multiple sclerosis ...

Auto-antibody that causes neurological damage in multiple sclerosis ... | AUTOIMMUNITY | Scoop.it
Attacks potassium channels in glial cells – the brain's myelin forming neuron protectors.
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