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Here is some recent news about the human proteome project and the human connectome project. I think progress on these projects can't hurt our understanding of MS. Proteome: http://www.lifescientist.com.au/article/361934/human_proteome_project_launches_sydney/?fp=4194304&fpid=1 http://www.lifesci...

Based on this post from gkalman, I added gilenya to the approved list:

http://www.thisisms.com/ftopict-13876.html

I think we are going to see new MS drug approvals every year from now on (until a cure).

Thanks NHE, don't know what happened to that link. Daisy, yep, it's a drag. Actually, anything that's still in phase 2, even if it has been in phase 2 trials for a couple of years, is AT LEAST 4 years from approval, and 5 or 6 years is more realistic, and 8 years isn't unreasonable. Clinical trials ...

Based on a posting from squiffy2 I added MIS416 to the phase 2 list. I like it because it's for progressive MS and Innate Therapeutics got some funding from Fast Forward:

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This is a continuation of a study reported on back in 2009:

http://www.thisisms.com/ftopicp-52248-a ... html#52248

It does look like taking albuterol for the first year of being on copaxone leads to better outcomes.

More Aussie research on astrocytes: Mult Scler. 2010 Sep 7. [Epub ahead of print] Neuromyelitis optica: a demyelinating disease characterized by acute destruction and regeneration of perivascular astrocytes. Parratt JD, Prineas JW. The Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Department of Medicine, The...

ssrn00, there is a "Natural Approach" forum that might be appropriate for your experience. If you're not sure about the rules of the board, they can be found here: http://www.thisisms.com/ftopict-39.html

I'm with patientx, maybe check out the Cleveland Clinic trial. All the other stem cell trials in the US appear not to be recruiting patients right now (other than Northwestern). It's only a phase 1 trial, but that means there is no placebo to worry about. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00...

Not the same initiative, but related research. It's no wonder we haven't been able to figure out diseases like MS when we don't even know all of the different proteins that could potentially be involved. Thousands of New Proteins Discovered in Spinal Fluid July 16, 2010 -- PhysOrg.com -- Scientists ...

Same for me: don't like it but am satisfied with my choice as I've had no relapses and have no side effects after over 6 years on the drug.

It's hard to imagine getting to the bottom of any complex, as yet not understood disease, like MS, without knowing all the proteins involved and how they interact. Human genome: the hunt continues for 'malicious proteins' July 8, 2010 -- Scientific advances of the past decade have shed new light on ...

I don't know about kids these days, but nice article Bob. Sounds like GeNeuro is an interesting company to watch: http://www.geneuro.com/

gothicrosie, there are a few trials of mesenchymal stem cells in people with MS that don't involve wiping out the immune system. Here are some links: -- http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00813969 -- http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00395200 -- http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/N...

jimmy, I'm sorry to hear about your job, and your home. This economy blows, but maybe all those smug economics commentators will be right about Canada's economy being in relatively good shape and you'll find a new job fast.

Daisy3, in case you want to know some first hand experiences, marcstck and bestadmom have both had this treatment (maybe others?).