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  Elevated ATG5 expression in autoimmune demyelination and multiple sclerosis

summary: The role of genes in the pathogenesis of MS is complex. The authors found an association between a gene called Atg5 and MS, suggesting that it may contribute to inflammation in MS.

authors: Alirezaei M, Fox HS, Flynn CT, Moore CS, Hebb AL, Frausto RF, Bhan V, Kiosses WB, Whitton JL, Robertson GS, Crocker SJ

source: Autophagy. 2009 Feb 5;5(2). [Epub ahead of print]

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