Gene found that helps combat MS

[Keifer]

Gene found that helps combat MS

A gene that helps to stave off the effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been discovered by scientists.

A Danish-UK team found that a known risk gene for MS, called DR2b, is always partnered by a twin gene - DR2a.

The researchers, writing in the journal Nature, said DR2a tempers the effects of the risk gene and reduces the severity of MS symptoms.

Full Story: BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5379250.stm)

[Cherie]

Saw this earlier today. Perhaps this is one of the reasons some of us are more or less affected than others? Or respond in varying degrees to the meds that are available?

[endure]

I have read that study participants in drug trials for MPB8298 who were positive for the HLA DR2 and or DR4 gene molecules responded to treatment more favourably.

[*Joy*]

Thanks Keifer. Interesting article.