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MS reversed by transplanted immune cells that fight Epstein-Barr
virus

In a small trial, immune cells that fight the Epstein-Barr virus have
stopped the progression of multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune
condition that can lead to symptoms, such as difficulty walking, that
worsen over time

      
Health 11 April 2022

By Michael Le Page

Coloured transmission electron micrograph showing the early collapse
of myelin sheath around a nerve fibre

STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Transplants of immune cells that target the Epstein-Barr virus have
shown promise for treating multiple sclerosis in an early stage
trial. Brain scans suggest the progression of the condition was
reversed in some participants, but this needs to be confirmed by
larger trials.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by someone's own immune system
attacking the myelin coating that helps nerve cells conduct signals,
causing a range of symptoms from fatigue to difficulty walking. In
most cases, ...

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