Tag Archives: Epstein-Barr virus

Is multiple sclerosis triggered by immunological cross-recognition between an ancient virus and brain cell proteins?

AoS. Is multiple sclerosis triggered by immunological cross-recognition

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where immune cells (T cells) and antibodies progressively damage the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells leading to their loss of function. We have a reasonable understanding of the disease process

Epstein–Barr virus in peripheral blood predicts response to rituximab therapy in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints that may cause permanent cartilage and bone damage. The cause of RA is unknown. It is, however, believed that a combination of genes