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Evidence for role of HERVs in MS.
| HERV | Disease associations | Specific action |
|---|---|---|
| HERV-H/F | Multiple sclerosis in addition to certain cancers | Expressed in MS patients particularly in lymphocytes |
| HERV-W | Multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia | Expressed in white matter lesions in MS patients, schizophrenia also reported |
| HERV- K | Multiple sclerosis | Disease marker |
