Abstract:
:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling disease of the central nervous system commonly affecting young adults. Pathologically, there are patches of inflammation (plaques) with demyelination of axons and oligodendrocyte loss. There is a global latitude gradient in MS prevalence, and incidence of MS is increasing (particularly in females). These changes suggest a major role for environmental factors in causation of disease. We have reviewed the evidence and potential mechanisms of action for three exposures: vitamin D, Epstein Barr virus and cigarette smoking. Recent advances supporting gene-environment interactions are reviewed. Further research is needed to establish mechanisms of causality in humans and to explore preventative strategies.
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Int J Mol Scijournal_title
International journal of molecular sciencesauthors
O'Gorman C,Lucas R,Taylor Bdoi
10.3390/ijms130911718subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2012-01-01 00:00:00pages
11718-52issue
9issn
1422-0067pii
ijms-13-11718journal_volume
13pub_type
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