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Neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis

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Neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) represent a large group of sporadic or inherited conditions which share the fundamental physiopathological feature of a progressive dysfunction and death of neurons belonging to different systems, which ultimately leads to regional and global brain atrophy. Although considerable advances in understanding the etiopathogenesis of these diseases have been made, to date no treatment capable of halting the progression of neurodegeneration in any of these diseases is available.

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Mascalchi, M. (2007). Other Neurodegenerative Conditions. In: Filippi, M., Rovaris, M., Comi, G. (eds) Neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis. Topics in Neuroscience. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0391-0_14

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