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ReviewMultiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical

The genetics of multiple sclerosis in Latin America.

Verónica Rivas Alonso, José de Jesús Flores Rivera, Yamel Rito García, Teresa Corona

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Controversies in neuroimmunology: Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disordersBiomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud · 2026
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  2. Multiple Sclerosis Care in Latin America.International journal of MS care · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Verónica Rivas AlonsoClinical Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Dr Manuel Velasco Suárez", México.
José de Jesús Flores RiveraClinical Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Dr Manuel Velasco Suárez", México.
Yamel Rito GarcíaClinical Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Dr Manuel Velasco Suárez", México.
Teresa CoronaClinical Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery "Dr Manuel Velasco Suárez", México.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn today's globalised world, the heterogeneity of diseases such as multiple sclerosis has been studied since it has been suggested that ethnic differences, in conjunction with geographical and environmental factors, influence its incidence and prevalence.

aimBased on this, an attempt has been made to identify the genetic factors that may confer risk or protection, not only for developing multiple sclerosis but also for determining the course of its evolution.

resultsIn Latin America we have some data about this, which have been replicated in different populations in the entire region, with very different results compared with other regions, which could explain not only the different frequencies in some populations, such as Caucasians, but also the course of the disease and the response to actual treatments. However, in addition to these findings, other associated epigenetic mechanisms have also been found in our populations, such as levels of vitamin D, parasitic diseases, and indigenous populations. Therefore, the study of epigenetics plays a crucial role in understanding the physiopathology of multiple sclerosis. It must be studied in each population, especially in Latin America, due to its broad heterogeneity.

conclusionIt is very important to understand not only the genetic and external factors with these very specific effects in multiple sclerosis patients, but also the way they interact and are able to explain the frequency and some specific phenotypes of the disease in our populations besides the posibility to be a very specific treatment target.

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epigeneticsgeneticsLatin AmericaMultiple sclerosis

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PMCPMC5617105

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