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    Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin

    Interesting and hopeful, but a few years away from human trials (successful on mice, though).

    "There are no drugs available today that will re-myelinate the de-myelinated axons and nerve fibers, and ours does that,” said senior author Tom Scanlan, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology in the OHSU School of Medicine.

    Co-author Dennis Bourdette, M.D., chair of neurology in the OHSU School of Medicine and director of the OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center, said he expects it will be a few years before the compound advances to the stage of a clinical trial involving people. Yet the discovery provides fresh hope for patients in Oregon and beyond."

    Researchers found that the treatment in mice not only triggered myelin repair, but they also measured substantial motor improvements in mice treated with the compound."

    “The mouse showed close to a full recovery,” Scanlan said.

    Scientists say they are confident that the compound will translate from mice to people."

    https://www.innovationtoronto.com/20...ple-sclerosis/
    PPMS for 26 years (dx 1998)
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    #2
    Wow. That's exciting!
    ~ Faith
    MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012
    (now a Mimibug)

    Symptoms began in JAN02
    - Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
    - In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08
    .

    - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present
    - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.

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      #3
      Hopefully they are on to something! There are indeed some brilliant minds working towards that achievement. I will try to remain positive.
      Thanks KOKO these reports certainly help.
      It was one agains't 2.5million toughest one we ever fought.

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        #4
        But I want it now!!!
        God Bless Us All

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          #5
          It is exciting. I am trying to not get my hopes up, but stay optimistic. What a game changer this type of treatment would be for so many.

          Thanks KoKo!
          Kathy
          DX 01/06, currently on Tysabri

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            #6
            Yes! Thanks KoKo! I am willing right now to be a part of clinical trials whenever that happens. It can't come soon enough!

            We all need to keep following this
            1st sx '89 Dx '99 w/RRMS - SP since 2010
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