Myelin regenerated in multiple sclerosis models
Myelin regenerated in multiple sclerosis models
Ordinary skin cells have been directly converted into the myelinating cells destroyed in multiple sclerosis, according to two new papers in Nature Biotechnology...... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/index.cfm/myelin
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Re: Myelin regenerated in multiple sclerosis models
Hmmm...while this sounds exciting on the surface, it involves that poor MS mouse again and we already know the track record on initial discoveries with it.squiffy2 wrote:Ordinary skin cells have been directly converted into the myelinating cells destroyed in multiple sclerosis, according to two new papers in Nature Biotechnology...... Read More - http://www.ms-uk.org/index.cfm/myelin
The above quote comes from the published article. I wasn't aware that the docs had proven the MS patient's immune system caused all the problems!!To fix these problems, not only must the autoimmune reaction be brought under control, but the myelin must be repaired.
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Re: Myelin regenerated in multiple sclerosis models
Interesting article. Maybe we will start to see some translational research for neurodegenerative diseases.
Re: Myelin regenerated in multiple sclerosis models
Poor Mouse, LOL 
Interesting article!

Interesting article!