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The main [[hypothesis]] regarding [[MS]] [[etiology]] is that it is caused by an [[autoimmune reaction]] against [[central nervous system]] ([[CNS]]). Self reactive [[T cell|T cells]] which has been activated by a foreign ([[virus]] for example) or native factor, will attack the [[myelin sheath]] around the [[neurons]]. Presents of autoreactive [[T cell|T cells]] in the [[peripheral blood smear]] of [[MS]] [[Patient|patients]] supports the [[Autoimmunity|autoimmune]] [[hypothesis]]. | The main [[hypothesis]] regarding [[MS]] [[etiology]] is that it is caused by an [[autoimmune reaction]] against [[central nervous system]] ([[CNS]]). Self reactive [[T cell|T cells]] which has been activated by a foreign ([[virus]] for example) or native factor, will attack the [[myelin sheath]] around the [[neurons]]. Presents of autoreactive [[T cell|T cells]] and myelin basic protein-specific [[CD4+ T cells]] in the [[peripheral blood smear]] of [[MS]] [[Patient|patients]] supports the [[Autoimmunity|autoimmune]] [[hypothesis]]. | ||
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Overview
Causes
Multiple sclerosis may be caused by:
Autoimmunity:
The main hypothesis regarding MS etiology is that it is caused by an autoimmune reaction against central nervous system (CNS). Self reactive T cells which has been activated by a foreign (virus for example) or native factor, will attack the myelin sheath around the neurons. Presents of autoreactive T cells and myelin basic protein-specific CD4+ T cells in the peripheral blood smear of MS patients supports the autoimmune hypothesis.