Two New Genes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis,
Two New Genes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis,
Role of Older Suspect Gene Confirmed
Light On Vitamin D
Source: Queen’s University Enzyme Discovery Sheds Light On Vitamin D
New Formulation of Rebif(R)
New Formulation of Rebif(R) Designed to Improve Tolerability and Immunogenicity Profiles
Tysabri Recommended for Relapsing MS in UK
Tysabri Recommended for Relapsing MS in UK
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommended Biogen Idec/Elan’s Tysabri for the treatment of highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), the companies announced.
“Tysabri [natalizumab] is the first treatment for multiple sclerosis to be recommended for use by NICE,” the companies said.
Currently, the use of beta interferons, such as Bayer HealthCare’s Betaseron, Biogen’s Avenox and Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), are… read more »
Which T cell types drive the autoimmune response in multiple sclerosis?
Which T cell types drive the autoimmune response in multiple sclerosis?
In multiple sclerosis (MS), the myelin that surrounds the axons of
nerve cells is attacked by the body’s own T cells, resulting in
slowed and disrupted nerve impulses and, ultimately, axon loss.
Myelin basic protein (MBP) is a major component of the myelin sheath
and when used as an antigen will induce experimental autoimmune
encephalitis (EAE) in mice, which is used as an animal model… read more »
Opexa Therapeutics Completes Patient Enrollment in Phase IIb Trial of Tovaxin™
Opexa Therapeutics Completes Patient Enrollment in Phase IIb Trial of Tovaxin™ for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Crucial Role In Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
Crucial Role In Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
Researchers have discovered that calcium ions could play a crucial role in multiple sclerosis by activating enzymes that degrade the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers.
Learning exactly how the myelin sheath is degraded might enable scientists to determine how to halt disease progress and reverse damage by growing new myelin, said Ji-Xin Cheng, an assistant professor in Purdue… read more »
Antibody Linked to MS Significantly Higher in Spinal Fluid of Blacks
Antibody Linked to MS Significantly Higher in Spinal Fluid of Blacks
Description
An antibody frequently used as a diagnostic marker for multiple
sclerosis (MS) is present at greater levels in the cerebrospinal
fluid of blacks with MS than Caucasians with the disease.
Newswise — An antibody frequently used as a diagnostic marker for
multiple sclerosis (MS) is present at greater levels in the
cerebrospinal fluid of blacks with MS than Caucasians with the disease.
The findings suggest that… read more »
Vitamin D levels in people with multiple sclerosis
Vitamin D levels in people with multiple sclerosis and community controls in Tasmania, Australia.
Menzies Research Institute,
Hobart, Tasmania, 7001,
Australia
BACKGROUND:
