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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating autoimmune disease that disrupts the central nervous system, causing symptoms like muscle weakness, cognitive challenges and a gradual loss of function that current treatments cannot fully repair. MS arises when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, the protective layer insulating neurons.
Scripps Research chemistry professor Luke Lairson discusses his research on the body’s natural repair pathways—specifically those that activate endogenous stem cells to restore myelin. His work aims to develop therapies that complement existing therapeutic approaches and halt MS progression.
Regenerative medicine for the treatment of MS: Enhancing repair to prevent progression:
https://frontrow.scripps.edu/lectures/regenerative-medicine-for-the-treatment-of-ms-enhancing-repair-to-prevent-progression-luke-lairson-phd/
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating autoimmune disease that disrupts the central nervous system, causing symptoms like muscle weakness, cognitive challenges and a gradual loss of function that current treatments cannot fully repair. MS arises when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, the protective layer insulating neurons.
Scripps Research chemistry professor Luke Lairson discusses his research on the body’s natural repair pathways—specifically those that activate endogenous stem cells to restore myelin. His work aims to develop therapies that complement existing therapeutic approaches and halt MS progression.
Regenerative medicine for the treatment of MS: Enhancing repair to prevent progression:
https://frontrow.scripps.edu/lectures/regenerative-medicine-for-the-treatment-of-ms-enhancing-repair-to-prevent-progression-luke-lairson-phd/
