Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 221, Issue 1 , Pages 81-86 , 15 April 2010

The antibody response to oligodendrocyte specific protein in multiple sclerosis

Received 18 November 2009 ,Revised 7 February 2010 ,Accepted 9 February 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2010.02.008

Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 221, Issue 1 , Pages 81-86 , 15 April 2010