Potential Impact of B Cells on T Cell Function in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic debilitating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. The contribution of B cells in the pathoetiology of MS has recently been highlighted by the emergence of rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that specifically depletes B cells, as a potent immunomo...

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Main Authors: Sara Ireland, Nancy Monson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Multiple Sclerosis International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/423971