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Expression of costimulatory molecules B7-1 (CD80), B7-2 (CD86), and interleukin 12 cytokine in multiple sclerosis lesions.
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1992
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1988
The 2H4 (CD45R) antigen is selectively decreased in multiple sclerosis lesions.
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