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Osteopontin concentrations are increased in CSF in MS

Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:03 am
by MSUK
Osteopontin concentrations are increased in cerebrospinal fluid during attacks of MS

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Abstract
Background: The cytokine osteopontin (OPN) is a potential key player in the immunopathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and a candidate biomarker for disease activity.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine concentrations of OPN in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) across the clinical spectrum of MS.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1863