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Multiple sclerosis

A Compston1, H Kellar-Wood, N Wood

  • 1University of Cambridge Clinical School, Neurology Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, UK.

Bailliere'S Clinical Neurology
|August 1, 1994
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) susceptibility involves multiple genes, particularly those influencing the immune response. Family studies are crucial for identifying these genetic factors and understanding MS risk.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Immunology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) risk varies by race and family history, with higher concordance in identical twins.
  • Increased recurrence risk in relatives suggests a polygenic inheritance model for MS.
  • Previous studies identified associations with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class 2 phenotypes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and locate genes contributing to multiple sclerosis susceptibility.
  • To investigate the genetic basis of MS using family and population studies.
  • To explore potential interactions between different genetic loci in MS pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of concordance rates in monozygotic and dizygotic twins.
  • Population association studies of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and immunoglobulin genes.

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  • Identity by descent analysis and haplotype sharing in sibling pair studies.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to supplement clinical diagnosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified associations with MHC class 2 phenotypes (DR15, DQw6) and specific genotypes.
    • Provisional evidence for linkage to immunoglobulin heavy-chain variable region genes in UK families.
    • Sibling pair studies suggest linkage to T-cell receptor beta-chain variable region, especially with DR2.
    • Demonstrated potential interactions between MHC and T-cell receptor genes.

    Conclusions:

    • Multiple genes contribute to multiple sclerosis susceptibility, with several regulating immune response restriction.
    • Family studies are essential for unraveling the complex genetic architecture of MS.
    • Identified susceptibility genes explain only a portion of the familial risk for MS.