Antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus and MRI disease activity in multiple sclerosis

201467 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Silje Stokke Kvistad · Haukeland University Hospital

Kjell‐Morten Myhr · University of Bergen

Trygve Holmøy · Akershus University Hospital

S. J. Bakke · Oslo University Hospital

Antonie Giæver Beiske

Kristian S. Bjerve · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Harald Hovdal · St Olav's University Hospital

Abstract

This study supports an association between anti-EBNA-1 IgG levels and MS disease activity. We also found an inverse association with anti-VCA IgM levels during IFNB treatment not previously described, indicating anti-VCA IgM as a possible biomarker for IFNB treatment response.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Multiple Sclerosis Journal

Volume 20, Issue 14, pp. 1833-1840

DOI: 10.1177/1352458514533843

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