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Polymorphisms in the Dopaminergic Receptor D3 Gene Correlate with Disease Progression Rate in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients.

Marco Ferrari, Domizia Vecchio, Sandra D'Alfonso, Alessandra Gemma, Franca Marino, Cristoforo Comi, Marco Cosentino

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7 authors.

Marco FerrariCenter of Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2986-1272
Domizia VecchioNeurology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Maggiore Della Carità Hospital, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5920-9210
Sandra D'AlfonsoDepartment of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research Center of Autoimmune Diseases (IRCAD), University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.
Alessandra GemmaCenter of Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy.
Franca MarinoCenter of Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1837-7810
Cristoforo ComiNeurology Unit, Department of Translational Medicine, Maggiore Della Carità Hospital, University of Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6862-9468
Marco CosentinoCenter of Research in Medical Pharmacology, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6978-7775

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Abstract

backgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a common chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. In MS, disability progresses unpredictably. Dopamine (DA) is a modulator of immune functions, and compelling evidence supports its involvement in both pathogenesis and treatment of MS. Although single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in dopaminergic receptor (DR) genes have been extensively studied, their role in MS progression remains unexplored. Therefore, the aim of this explorative study is to investigate the potential association between functional SNPs in DR genes and MS progression.

methodsCaucasian patients with relapsing-remitting (RR) MS were enrolled, and disease progression assessed by the Multiple Sclerosis Severity Score (MSSS).

resultsOut of the 59 RRMS patients enrolled, those with the G/G genotype for rs6280 and rs1800828 SNPs in DRD3 showed significantly higher MSSSs compared to those with ancestral and heterozygous genotypes.

conclusionsIf confirmed in a larger prospective study, the reported findings could contribute to a better understanding of MS pathophysiological mechanisms, opening the way for the identification of marker(s) for assessing MS progression as well as novel therapeutic strategies. A personalized approach to MS management has the potential to improve the overall well-being of MS patients and alleviate the burden on their caregivers.

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Disease ProgressionMultiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-RemittingPolymorphism, Single NucleotideReceptors, Dopamine D3AdultFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansMaleMiddle AgedDRD3 protein, humanReceptors, Dopamine D3dopamine receptors D3MSSSmultiple sclerosispolymorphisms

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PMID38927672
PMCPMC11203028

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