'DNA Vaccine' For Multiple Sclerosis, UK
Main Category: Multiple SclerosisAlso Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience; Immune System / Vaccines
Article Date: 15 Aug 2007 - 2:00 PDT
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Scientists have reported that a newly developed DNA vaccine appears safe and may produce beneficial changes in the brains and immune systems of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
According to an article posted online that will appear in the October 2007 Archives of Neurology journal, tests carried out at the Montreal Neurological Institute with DNA vaccine BHT-3009 showed "beneficial antigen-specific immune changes".
The scientists will now continue to investigate the vaccine by carrying out a phase 2b trial - a randomised clinical trial in approximately 290 patients.
Alison Handford, Research Manager at the MS Society, said: "These are very early but encouraging findings and we welcome news that researchers are planning the phase 2b trial, which should hopefully yield positive results."
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