MS appears to involve inappropriate immune response. Iron affects lymphocytes. Herpes is renowned for affecting lymphocytes - any connection here?The iron system and the immune system are tightly linked.
Shye said:
It would be interesting to know why rodent MS cannot be induced in mice with low iron - i wonder if it has something to do with this iron/ lymphocyte connection?what would be the reason the lymphocytes release the iron to the brain?
gainsbourg