MS treatment a step closer after drug shown to repair nerve coating

Side-effects of bexarotene rule out use but trial suggests other drugs may halt multiple sclerosisDoctors believe they are closer to a treatment for multiple sclerosis after discovering a drug that repairs the coatings around nerves that are damaged by the disease.A clinical trial of the cancer drug bexarotene showed that it repaired the protective myelin sheaths that MS destroys. The loss of myelin causes a range of neurological problems including balance, vision and muscle disorders, and ultimately, disability.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Multiple sclerosis Medical research Science Health Society Source Type: news