Scientists from the University of Cambridge in England have developed a new method to treat multiple sclerosis using stem cells. In this respect reports Daily mail.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) or multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. As it progresses, the severity of symptoms gradually increases, ranging from mild numbness in the limbs to paralysis or blindness. In addition, many people develop secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which can lead to disability.
Scientists have developed a new treatment that could stop the devastating disease and protect the brain from further damage in the long term. The treatment method is based on administering stem cells to the brain. In multiple sclerosis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective layer of proteins and fatty acids called the myelin sheath, which protects the nerves that carry signals to the brain. The myelin sheath becomes damaged and injured, so signals from the brain to the muscles needed to walk, for example, are disrupted. However, stem cells, which have the ability to transform into cells in various organs and tissues of the human body, can reduce the activity of immune cells that destroy the myelin sheath. They also produce chemicals that prevent scarring.
No serious side effects were observed after the procedure in 15 volunteers with multiple sclerosis who were tested with the new method. The effectiveness of stem cell therapy was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.
Scientists hope this treatment approach could stop the progression of multiple sclerosis. Additional research is needed to develop the new development.
It was before discovered A new biomarker for multiple sclerosis.