A Probiotic to Treat Multiple Sclerosis?
Research in mice shows promise of treatment for MS, other autoimmune conditions
Engineered probiotic bacteria suppressed autoimmunity in the brains of mice with a condition similar to MS.
The engineered bacteria release a substance to modulate the activity of dendritic cells, which rein in the activity of other immune cells to prevent autoimmunity.
The researchers say that if affirmed in future studies, the approach could be adapted to treat an array of autoimmune conditions.
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/probiot...iple-sclerosis
Research in mice shows promise of treatment for MS, other autoimmune conditions
Engineered probiotic bacteria suppressed autoimmunity in the brains of mice with a condition similar to MS.
The engineered bacteria release a substance to modulate the activity of dendritic cells, which rein in the activity of other immune cells to prevent autoimmunity.
The researchers say that if affirmed in future studies, the approach could be adapted to treat an array of autoimmune conditions.
https://hms.harvard.edu/news/probiot...iple-sclerosis