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MS reversed in lab

Wednesday, 17 October 2001, 18:02 GMT 19:02 UK
MS reversed in lab

Scientists believe it may be possible to halt and even reverse the progress of multiple sclerosis (MS) by targeting key chemicals of the immune system. A US team has found that inactivating chemicals called chemokines can halt the damage that MS causes to the protective coating of nerves in the brain and spinal cord. It is this damage to the myelin sheath that causes a variety of symptoms such as numbness, weakness and paralysis.

Summary reprinted from: www.blvd.com October 2001

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