Statins prevent re-myelination?

Discussion of statins (Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) in the treatment of MS.
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Statins prevent re-myelination?

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Not trying to scare anyone off statins:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19349355

Curious what others think.
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They often use the word 'suggest' in this article. Maybe they find a smaller 'myelen load' because it is all in place i.e. around the axons, where it belongs.... who knows...
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