MS reversed by transplanted immune cells that fight EBV

[Marco]

MS reversed by transplanted immune cells that fight Epstein-Barr virus

In a small trial, immune cells that fight the Epstein-Barr virus have stopped the progression of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that can lead to symptoms, such as difficulty walking, that worsen over time.

Transplants of immune cells that target the Epstein-Barr virus have shown promise for treating multiple sclerosis in an early stage trial. Brain scans suggest the progression of the condition was reversed in some participants, but this needs to be confirmed by larger trials.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by someone’s own immune system attacking the myelin coating that helps nerve cells conduct signals, causing a range of symptoms from fatigue to difficulty walking.

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article...#ixzz7QD0bugIK

[Seasha]

This is really good news Marco! Wish we could read more from this but was unable to.

I guess we have to subscribe to NewScientist to continue reading. Would it be possible for you to copy and paste the entire article so we all can read?

[Marco]

I too hit the pay wall, but found another article about it.

https://www.iflscience.com/health-an...-breakthrough/

[Seasha]

Thank you, Marco. This will be an interesting development to follow as they add more participants in the phase 2 trial. Once more, keeping our fingers crossed.

[Marco]

https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03283826

[JerryD]

This sounds really great ! My first thought is 'can this therapy reverse the disability caused by MS' ?

[Marco]

One can hope! I would apply for the trial, but I don't match the exclusionary criteria.

Some day a pharmaceutical company is going to mess around and tame this beast.