Xavier Montalban Selected Research

Oligoclonal Bands

11/2022	The kappa free light chain index and oligoclonal bands have a similar role in the McDonald criteria.
1/2020	New Algorithms Improving PML Risk Stratification in MS Patients Treated With Natalizumab.
1/2018	Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2017 revisions of the McDonald criteria.
1/2018	The value of oligoclonal bands in the multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria.
1/2018	Neurofilament light chain and oligoclonal bands are prognostic biomarkers in radiologically isolated syndrome.
1/2016	Precision medicine in multiple sclerosis: biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response.
7/2015	Defining high, medium and low impact prognostic factors for developing multiple sclerosis.
4/2015	Chitinase 3-like 1: prognostic biomarker in clinically isolated syndromes.
3/2015	Genetic variants are major determinants of CSF antibody levels in multiple sclerosis.
5/2013	CSF oligoclonal bands are important in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, unreasonably downplayed by the McDonald criteria 2010: No.

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Xavier Montalban Research Topics

Disease

193	Multiple Sclerosis 11/2022 - 02/2002
37	Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis 04/2022 - 10/2002
18	Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune Experimental) 01/2021 - 09/2002
12	Autoimmune Diseases (Autoimmune Disease) 01/2022 - 09/2008
12	Chronic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 10/2021 - 06/2004
11	Disease Progression 11/2021 - 09/2002
10	Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy 01/2021 - 02/2012
9	Demyelinating Diseases (Demyelinating Disease) 01/2022 - 05/2011
9	Infections 12/2020 - 02/2010
9	Atrophy 08/2020 - 11/2011
8	Inflammation (Inflammations) 01/2022 - 01/2005
6	Nervous System Diseases (Neurological Disorders) 01/2021 - 11/2014
6	Neoplasms (Cancer) 01/2020 - 09/2008
5	COVID-19 06/2022 - 07/2020
5	Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease) 01/2017 - 05/2013
4	Atrioventricular Block 11/2019 - 02/2010
3	Stroke (Strokes) 12/2021 - 01/2020
3	Macular Edema 06/2021 - 02/2010
3	Fatigue 01/2021 - 08/2006
3	Neurodegenerative Diseases (Neurodegenerative Disease) 01/2021 - 09/2012
3	Neuroinflammatory Diseases 01/2020 - 01/2017
3	Opportunistic Infections (Opportunistic Infection) 11/2019 - 03/2015
3	Herpes Zoster 04/2019 - 02/2010
3	Lymphopenia (Lymphocytopenia) 04/2019 - 03/2016
3	Bradycardia 03/2016 - 02/2010
2	Epilepsy (Aura) 12/2021 - 01/2021
2	Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease) 01/2021 - 07/2012
2	Ulcerative Colitis 10/2020 - 07/2016
2	Optic Neuritis (Retrobulbar Neuritis) 01/2020 - 04/2015
2	Chickenpox 01/2018 - 02/2010
2	Urinary Tract Infections (Urinary Tract Infection) 07/2016 - 02/2012

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)

34	Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA 04/2022 - 08/2006
25	Interferon-betaIBA 01/2019 - 09/2002
22	Natalizumab (Tysabri)FDA Link 04/2022 - 09/2010
16	InterferonsIBA 02/2021 - 10/2002
15	Fingolimod Hydrochloride (FTY720)FDA Link 01/2021 - 09/2006
12	Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link 11/2021 - 06/2006
12	AntibodiesIBA 01/2020 - 07/2003
10	Oligoclonal BandsIBA 11/2022 - 05/2013
10	ChitinasesIBA 11/2021 - 04/2010
9	Immunoglobulin G (IgG)IBA 11/2022 - 12/2002
9	ocrelizumabIBA 10/2021 - 01/2017
8	Cladribine FDA LinkGeneric 01/2022 - 09/2018
8	Pharmaceutical PreparationsIBA 01/2020 - 08/2006
6	TabletsIBA 01/2022 - 09/2018
6	CytokinesIBA 01/2021 - 08/2010
6	Therapeutic UsesIBA 01/2021 - 05/2008
6	Myelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinIBA 01/2020 - 01/2007
6	Interferon beta-1a FDA Link 11/2019 - 09/2004
6	GadoliniumIBA 11/2019 - 02/2003
5	ofatumumab FDA Link 06/2022 - 01/2020
5	laquinimodIBA 04/2022 - 03/2012
5	Alemtuzumab (Campath)FDA Link 01/2022 - 07/2012
5	teriflunomideIBA 01/2022 - 11/2016
5	AntigensIBA 01/2021 - 02/2002
5	Interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)FDA Link 11/2011 - 06/2004
4	Immunoglobulin M (IgM)IBA 06/2022 - 12/2002
4	Monoclonal AntibodiesIBA 01/2022 - 04/2010
4	ozanimodIBA 06/2021 - 11/2019
4	Daclizumab (Zenapax)FDA Link 10/2020 - 04/2010
4	Biological ProductsIBA 10/2020 - 07/2015
4	Semaphorins (Semaphorin)IBA 01/2017 - 03/2013
4	AutoantigensIBA 12/2016 - 12/2002
3	Sphingosine-1-Phosphate ReceptorsIBA 06/2021 - 03/2016
3	InflammasomesIBA 01/2021 - 03/2015
3	EnzymesIBA 07/2016 - 02/2010
3	HLA-DRB1 Chains (HLA DRB1)IBA 12/2014 - 09/2006
3	Glatiramer Acetate (Copaxone)FDA Link 07/2013 - 06/2005
3	Immunologic Factors (Immunomodulators)IBA 01/2013 - 02/2012
2	Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)IBA 11/2022 - 10/2021
2	IronIBA 01/2022 - 01/2022
2	LigandsIBA 11/2021 - 04/2013
2	Interleukin-18 (Interleukin 18)IBA 01/2021 - 03/2015
2	InterleukinsIBA 01/2021 - 10/2017
2	nitazoxanide (NTZ)FDA Link 01/2021 - 08/2017
2	Type II Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptors (Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor Type II)IBA 10/2020 - 01/2019
2	Immunosuppressive Agents (Immunosuppressants)IBA 10/2020 - 07/2014
2	Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)IBA 01/2020 - 09/2015
2	LipidsIBA 01/2020 - 03/2015
2	LipopolysaccharidesIBA 01/2020 - 01/2017
2	Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)IBA 10/2019 - 02/2008
2	Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (Bone Morphogenetic Protein)IBA 01/2019 - 01/2018
2	LuciferasesIBA 01/2019 - 09/2015
2	Dimethyl FumarateIBA 01/2019 - 11/2016
2	4-Aminopyridine (4 Aminopyridine)FDA Link 01/2018 - 01/2012
2	AutoantibodiesIBA 01/2018 - 12/2002
2	frovatriptan (Allegro)FDA Link 01/2017 - 08/2014
2	siponimodIBA 09/2016 - 08/2013
2	dipeptidaseIBA 01/2016 - 11/2014
2	DNA VaccinesIBA 01/2016 - 06/2012
2	PlasminogenIBA 01/2016 - 11/2014
2	Messenger RNA (mRNA)IBA 12/2015 - 05/2013

Therapy/Procedure

46	Therapeutics 06/2022 - 06/2003
4	Cognitive Training 01/2022 - 09/2015
3	Injections 01/2022 - 07/2020
3	Immunotherapy 01/2022 - 09/2008
3	Immunomodulation 01/2012 - 11/2011
2	Treatment Delay 11/2020 - 07/2013
2	Precision Medicine 01/2020 - 01/2016
2	Plasma Exchange 01/2020 - 02/2003