"Silent Damage: MS Affects Brain Cells Years Before Symptoms Arise"

A breakthrough study from the University of California, San Francisco reveals that multiple sclerosis damages brain cells years before symptoms manifest, highlighting the role of the immune system in myelin degradation.

• Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco identified that multiple sclerosis targets myelin, the protective sheath around axons, years prior to the onset of noticeable symptoms.
• The study analyzed thousands of proteins in the blood, revealing that the immune system begins attacking the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, crucial for maintaining myelin integrity.
• The findings emphasize the role of interleukin 3 in the disease process, suggesting that understanding these protein interactions could lead to earlier interventions for multiple sclerosis patients.