Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE17393: Transcription signature of Multiple Sclerosis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. GSE17409: Pregnancy changes expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of healthy donors GSE17410: Pregnancy changes expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients Refer to individual Series
Project description:Interferon (IFN) beta-1a is an approved treatment for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and has been examined for use in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). However, no information regarding blood transcriptional changes induced by IFN treatment in SPMS patients is available. Our aim was to identify a subgroup of SPMS patients presenting a gene expression signature similar to that of RRMS patients who are clinical responders to IFN treatment.