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Demographic characteristics of study population
| Healthy controls (n = 18) | Multiple sclerosis (n = 18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years), mean(SD) | 43.9 (10.8) | 41.3 (10.0) |
| Female sex, n(%) | 13 (72.2) | 13 (72.2) |
| Race | ||
| Caucasian | 16 | 16 |
| African American | 2 | 2 |
| Disease duration (years), mean(SD) | – | 9.8 (6.2) |
| EDSS, median (IQR) | – | 2 (1.5) |
| Previous treatment | ||
| None | – | 6 |
| Glatiramer | – | 5 |
| Interferon beta | – | 5 |
| Natalizumab | – | 2 |
| Lymphopenia | ||
| None | – | 10 |
| Grade 1 | – | 2 |
| Grade 2 | – | 5 |
| Grade 3 | – | 1 |
