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SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

Genes, Gene Loci, and Their Impacts on the Immune System in the Development of Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Borros Arneth

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Synthesis in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Borros ArnethInstitute of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiochemistry, Molecular Diagnostics, Hospital of the Universities of Giessen and Marburg (UKGM), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Feulgenstr. 12, 35392 Giessen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9793-0970

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that is characterized by damage to the central nervous system (CNS) that causes patients to experience cognitive and physical difficulties. Although the disease has a complex etiology that involves genetic and environmental factors, little is known about the role of genes and gene loci in its development. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effects of genes and gene loci on the immune system during the development of MS. We aimed to identify the main genes and gene loci that play roles in MS pathogenesis and the implications for the future development of clinical treatment approaches. A systematic review of articles published over the last decade was conducted. This review focused on studies about the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying MS onset and progression. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) as well as papers describing the role of the immune system in disease development were prioritized. Key genetic loci and immune system-related genes, such as HLA class II genes, are associated with MS susceptibility. Studies have also shown that epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, influence disease progression via the immune system.

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Epigenesis, GeneticGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyMultiple SclerosisDNA MethylationGenetic LociHumansImmune Systemgene locigenesimpactMSmultiple sclerosispathogenesispathology

Identifiers

PMID39684620
PMCPMC11641802

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