Essays about: "JCV"

Found 1 essay containing the word JCV.

  1. 1. The Influence of Host Genetics on JCV and EBV Antibody Levels in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Controls

    University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Elin Strid; [2012]
    Keywords : Host genetics; multiple sclerosis; EBV; JCV; natalizumab; OpenArray; genotyping;

    Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS), characterized by lesions formed due to demyelination. MS is a complex disease thought to be triggered by environmental factors in genetically predisposed individuals. The strongest associated susceptibility allele is HLA-DRB1*1501. READ MORE