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Oligoclonal bands still yield clues about multiple sclerosis

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Oligoclonal bands are present in the cerebrospinal fluid of most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and represent a useful diagnostic measure. Two recent studies indicate that the identification of such bands might provide insight into the underlying mechanism of disease in MS and guide the treatment of individuals with this disorder.

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A. H. Cross has acted as a consultant for and on the speakers' bureau of Bayer Healthcare, Pfizer and Biogen Idec. She has also acted as a consultant for Hoffman-La Roche. G. F. Wu declares no competing interests.

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Cross, A., Wu, G. Oligoclonal bands still yield clues about multiple sclerosis. Nat Rev Neurol 6, 588–589 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneurol.2010.142

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