Abstract
Background The HLA-DRB⁎1501 haplotype influences the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), but it is not known how it affects grey matter pathology. Aim To assess HLA-DRB⁎1501 effects on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cortical grey matter pathology. Methods Whole and lesional cortical grey matter volumes, lesional and normal-appearing grey matter magnetization transfer ratio were measured in 85 people with MS and 36 healthy control subjects. HLA-DRB⁎1501 haplotype was determined by genotyping (rs3135388). Results No significant differences were observed in MRI measures between the HLA-DRB⁎1501 subgroups. Conclusions The HLA-DRB⁎1501 haplotype is not strongly associated with MRI-visible grey matter pathology.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Multiple sclerosis and related disorders |
Early online date | 7 Mar 2016 |
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Publication status | Published - May 2016 |
Keywords
- Multiple sclerosis; gray matter; magnetization transfer ratio; HLA-DRB⁎1501; cortical lesion