Anti-HTLV antibody profiling reveals an antibody signature for HTLV-I-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HTLV-I is the causal agent of adult T cell leukemia (ATLL) and HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). Biomarkers are needed to diagnose and/or predict patients who are at risk for HAM/TSP or ATLL. Theref...

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Main Authors: Mahieux Renaud, Janik John E, Oh Unsong, Yao Karen, Graham Jhanelle, Leahy Hannah P, Meoli Elise, Burbelo Peter D, Kashanchi Fatah, Iadarola Michael J, Jacobson Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/5/1/96