Title of article :
Investigating the Link Between MS and the EBV Virus
Author/Authors :
Abbasi ، Bahareh National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. , Araghi ، Almas Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Biological Sciences - North Tehran Islamic Azad University , Akbari Aghababa ، AmirHossein Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Biological Science - Islamic Azad University, North Branch
Abstract :
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neuronal damage. Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is a human DNA herpesvirus infecting more than 90% of the world’s population. EBV is the etiological agent of infectious mononucleosis (Pfeiffer’s disease). Major predisposing factors for MS are certain tissue types (e.g., HLA DRB1*15:01), vitamin D deficiency, smoking, obesity, and infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This review summarizes current knowledge on the association between EBV and MS.
Keywords :
multiple sclerosis , Epstein–Barr Virus , MS , EBV , B , Cells , Infection
Journal title :
Personalized Medicine Journal
Journal title :
Personalized Medicine Journal
