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[Endogenous retroviruses in multiple sclerosis].

T Christensen1, P D Sørensen, H J Hansen

  • 1Institut for Medicinsk Mikrobiologi & Immunologi, Bioteknologisk Institut, Hørsholm, Aarhus Universitet. tc@microbiology.au.dk

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|February 24, 2001
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Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) may be involved in multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers found HERV-H sequences in MS patients, suggesting HERV activation could play a role in MS pathogenesis.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Virology
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), are increasingly linked to human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs).
  • HERVs are implicated as both susceptibility factors and potential pathogenic agents in MS.
  • This study aimed to characterize retroviruses from MS cell lines and explore their in vivo association.

Purpose:

  • To identify and characterize retroviral sequences in multiple sclerosis (MS) patient samples.
  • To investigate the presence and potential role of human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) in MS pathogenesis.
  • To assess the immune response to retroviral particles in an animal model.

Summary:

  • Retroviral particles from MS cell lines and patient blood samples were analyzed using RT-PCR.

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  • Sequence analysis revealed variants homologous to the HERV-H family, specifically detected in MS patient plasma.
  • Immunization of rats with purified virions elicited a serological response to HERV-H peptides, confirming immunogenicity.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest that the activation of normally quiescent HERVs may be a causal factor in the development of MS.
    • Identifies HERV-H as a potential target for understanding MS etiology.
    • Provides evidence for the immunogenic nature of HERVs in the context of MS.