Possible MS Trigger Discovered?

[Marco]

A study published by Israeli scientists in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) pinpoints a structural instability in the myelin membranes, the “insulating tape” surrounding neurons.

This vulnerability seems to be what gives the immune system access to otherwise protected regions.

“We found that small modifications in the myelin sheaths create structural instabilities that may help the immune system to enter and attack neurons,” said principal investigator Prof. Roy Beck of Tel Aviv University’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Sagol School of Neurosciences.

A study published by Israeli scientists in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) pinpoints a structural instability in the myelin membranes, the “insulating tape” surrounding neurons.

This vulnerability seems to be what gives the immune system access to otherwise protected regions.

“We found that small modifications in the myelin sheaths create structural instabilities that may help the immune system to enter and attack neurons,” said principal investigator Prof. Roy Beck of Tel Aviv University’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Sagol School of Neurosciences.

The complete story can be viewed here:
https://www.israel21c.org/multiple-s...sible-trigger/

[pennstater]

Thanks Marco!

I wonder what causes the "small modifications in the myelin sheaths" which appears to "create structural instabilities that may help the immune system to enter and attack neurons"?

Did I miss something on why these small mods occur? I always knew I was special, lol.

[oceanpride]

Another whole new "can of worms" to sort through , LOL. Hope some one is scratching their head trying to figure it all out ? Maybe one more piece of a puzzle ? Seems like a big puzzle though with pieces from all over the world.

[Fishytrout]

Thank you for this update. Will be interesting to watch how this will help scientists discover new ways to fight this dreaded disease

[BikeChik]

Kathy, I'm with you on this question. I'll be interested in learning what triggered this trigger.

Thanks Marco!

I wonder what causes the "small modifications in the myelin sheaths" which appears to "create structural instabilities that may help the immune system to enter and attack neurons"?

Did I miss something on why these small mods occur? I always knew I was special, lol.