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Decreased Concentration of Klotho in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients With Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Publisher Pubmed



Emami Aleagha MS1 ; Siroos B2 ; Ahmadi M2 ; Balood M1 ; Palangi A1 ; Haghighi AN2 ; Harirchian MH2
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  1. 1. Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Neurology, Iranian Centre of Neurological Research, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Neuroimmunology Published:2015


Abstract

Recent investigations support that an anti-aging protein, namely Klotho, protects neurons against the oxidative stress and demyelination. We evaluated the protein concentration of Klotho and total anti-oxidant capacity (TAC) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). Klotho concentration and TAC were significantly lower in patients as compared to controls. Klotho values showed a significant negative correlation with expanded disability status scale (EDSS). Moreover, a significantly positive correlation between TAC levels and Klotho concentrations was detected. Klotho may play an important role in the pathogenesis of MS, at least in part, through the regulation of redox system. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.