New Strategy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis Shows Promise in Mice

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have identified a set of compounds that may be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) in a new way. Unlike existing MS therapies that suppress the immune system, the compounds boost a population of progenitor cells that can repair MS-damaged nerve fibers.

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