Molecular analysis of the CD8 gene in multiple sclerosis

J Neuroimmunol. 1987 Mar;14(2):183-7. doi: 10.1016/0165-5728(87)90052-x.

Abstract

Analysis of DNA fragments of the CD8 gene following digestion with three restriction enzymes showed no differences between patients with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), familial MS and controls. These abnormalities suggest that any abnormalities in the expression of CD8 protein in MS are not likely to be due to a gross deletion or rearrangement of the CD8 gene.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte
  • Antigens, Surface / analysis
  • Antigens, Surface / genetics
  • DNA / analysis
  • DNA / genetics
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
  • Female
  • Genes
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Sclerosis / genetics*
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory / immunology

Substances

  • Antigens, Differentiation, T-Lymphocyte
  • Antigens, Surface
  • DNA