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2026-07-06 |
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Title
| Immune profile and radiological characteristics of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy [* Cross-Reference *] |
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Other Identifier
| https://doi.org/10.1111/ene.15140
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Author
| Pia S. Zeiner (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt/M, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6626-9211
Leonhard Mann (Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital Frankfurt) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7676-7924
Katharina Filipski (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung)
Tatjana Starzetz (Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital Frankfurt)
Marie-Thérèse Forster (Goethe University Frankfurt) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7055-543X
Michael Ronellenfitsch (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt/M, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1402-6290
Joachim P. Steinbach (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt/M, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4695-2483
Michel Mittelbronn (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Laboratoire National de Santé, Arbed (Luxembourg)) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2998-052X
Marlies Wagner (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8296-908X
Patrick N. Harter (Goethe University Frankfurt, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cancer Institute, Deutschen Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung) - ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5530-6910 |
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| Background and purpose: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) constitutes a severe disease with increasing incidence, mostly in the context of immunosuppressive therapies. A detailed understanding of immune response in PML appears critical for the treatment strategy. The aim was a comprehensive immunoprofiling and radiological characterization of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) defined PML variants. Methods: All biopsy-confirmed PML patients (n = 15) treated in our department between January 2004 and July 2019 were retrospectively analysed. Data from MRI, histology as well as detailed clinical and outcome data were collected. The MRI-defined variants of classical (cPML) and inflammatory (iPML) PML were discriminated based on the intensity of gadolinium enhancement. In these PML variants, intensity and localization (perivascular vs. parenchymal) of inflammation in MRI and histology as well as the cellular composition by immunohistochemistry were assessed. The size of the demyelinating lesions was correlated with immune cell infiltration. Results: Patients with MRI-defined iPML showed a stronger intensity of inflammation with an increased lymphocyte infiltration on histological level. Also, iPML was characterized by a predominantly perivascular inflammation. However, cPML patients also demonstrated certain inflammatory tissue alterations. Infiltration of CD163-positive microglia and macrophage (M/M) subtypes correlated with PML lesion size. Conclusions: The non-invasive MRI-based discrimination of PML variants allows for an estimation of inflammatory tissue alterations, although exhibiting limitations in MRI-defined cPML. The association of a distinct phagocytic M/M subtype with the extent of demyelination might reflect disease progression. (2021-10-15)
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Subject
| Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
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Keyword
| Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Medicine
Pathology
Inflammation
Magnetic resonance imaging
Immune system
Perivascular space
Context (archaeology)
Infiltration (HVAC)
Histology
Immunology
Radiology
Multiple sclerosis
Biology |
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Topic Classification
| Polyomavirus and related diseases
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
CNS Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment |
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Deposit Date
| 2021-10-15 |
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Data Type
| Article |
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Data Source
| European Journal of Neurology |