Lack of association of the CD14/C-159T polymorphism with susceptibility and progression parameters in Turkish multiple sclerosis patients


Kurne A., Sayat G., Aydin O. F., Turgutoglu N., Terzi M., Sackesen C., ...More

JOURNAL OF NEUROIMMUNOLOGY, vol.250, pp.83-86, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 250
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2012.05.005
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROIMMUNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.83-86
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Soluble (s) CD14, being a receptor for lipopolysaccharides (LPSs) may inhibit LPS-triggered apoptosis and T lymphocyte proliferation. C to T exchange at position - 159 in the promoter region of the CD14 gene might lead to higher sCD14 levels.