Antibodies against a protein found in neurons and in nerve supporting cells, may play a role in driving multiple sclerosis (MS), a study indicates.
Researchers examined immune responses against more… [+3373 chars]
Antibodies against MLC1 protein may drive MS: Study - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
B-cells were collected from people with and without MS, and those from patients had heightened antibody responses, particularly to MLC1.
By:Marisa Wexler, MS
Source:Multiple Sclerosis News Today
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