Opposing effects of HLA class I molecules in tuning autoreactive CD8+ T cells in multiple sclerosis.

The major known genetic risk factors in multiple sclerosis reside in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region. Although there is strong evidence implicating MHC class II alleles and CD4(+) T cells in multiple sclerosis pathogenesis, possible contributions from MHC class I genes and CD8(+) T...

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Main Authors: Friese, M, Jakobsen, K, Friis, L, Etzensperger, R, Craner, M, McMahon, R, Jensen, LT, Huygelen, V, Jones, E, Bell, J, Fugger, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008