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Natalizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody directed against Very Late Activation Antigene 4 (VLA-4) and has a potent effect on disease activity in multiple sclerosis (MS). A blockade of VLA-4 with natalizumab may not only interfere with autoimmunological processes but also with central nervous system (CNS) immune surveillance.
Longitudinal ex vivo and in vitro study to determine the effect of natalizumab on frequency of distinct immune cells and on the frequency and suppressive function of natural CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs).
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Function of T regulatory cells | at month 3 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in distinct immune cell lines | month 3 |
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Patients initiating natalizumab for treatment of relapsing remitting MS
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Putzki, MD | KSSG, 9007 St. Gallen, Switzerland | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020529 | Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting |
| D009103 | Multiple Sclerosis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D020278 | Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS |
| D020274 | Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D003711 | Demyelinating Diseases |
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| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |