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SAGE Publications, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 3(25), p. 338-343, 2017

DOI: 10.1177/1352458517748474

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Increased cerebrospinal fluid albumin and immunoglobulin A fractions forecast cortical atrophy and longitudinal functional deterioration in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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Abstract

Background: Currently, no unequivocal predictors of disease evolution exist in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Cortical atrophy measurements are, however, closely associated with cumulative disability. Objective: Here, we aim to forecast longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-driven cortical atrophy and clinical disability from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers. Methods: We analyzed CSF fractions of albumin and immunoglobulins (Ig) A, G, and M and their CSF to serum quotients. Results: Widespread atrophy was highly associated with increased baseline CSF concentrations and quotients of albumin and IgA. Patients with increased CSFIgA and CSFIgM showed higher functional disability at follow-up. Conclusion: CSF markers of blood–brain barrier integrity and specific immune response forecast emerging gray matter pathology and disease progression in MS.