Nanoparticles show potential for treating MS
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:01 am
Researchers say they've been able to use nanoparticles to stop multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice that are bred to have the disease.
The particles are about 200 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. They are made from the same material that's used to create dissolving stitches.
When researchers attach specific proteins to the particles, they say they're able to teach the body not to attack its own tissues.
If the approach succeeds in human studies, it may one day lead to more targeted treatments not only for multiple sclerosis but also for other kinds of autoimmune disorders, including type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
The research is published in the journal Nature Biotechnology. The study was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Myelin Repair Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and the Australian government.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/3534