Discovery Might Aid in Early Detection of Multiple Sclerosis
Posted in health on November 7th, 2008
There are many people all over the world who have Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system. Generally, the disease begins as a child or young adult and it is more common among women.
Multiple sclerosis is a Demyelinating disease, which means that it affects the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath is a protective layer that exists around the nerves. As the myelin deteriorates, the nerves become exposed and eventually they are no longer able to properly send signals throughout the body.
A recent study published in the Disease Models and Mechanisms journal has purported to have found what might be in large part responsible for the breakdown of the myelin sheath.