The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis: is it really a primary inflammatory process?

The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) remains unknown. Although inflammation, demyelination and axonal injury are all involved, the primary pathogenic process is not clear. In this paper we challenge the hypothesis that MS is a primary inflammatory condition, and suggest that axonal damage may...

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Autori principali: Maggs, F, Palace, J
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2004
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Riassunto:The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) remains unknown. Although inflammation, demyelination and axonal injury are all involved, the primary pathogenic process is not clear. In this paper we challenge the hypothesis that MS is a primary inflammatory condition, and suggest that axonal damage may occur independently.