DNA Vaccine Could Bring New Hope
Ben Preiss — August 14, 2007 — Science
References: nationalmssociety.org & forbes
Effective DNA treatment is the medical holy grail, it has not yet lived up to its promise, but for MS sufferers, a new experimental vaccine has opened a window of hope. There are over 400,000 MS sufferers in the US alone and for each, a family witnessing a loved one's slow deterioration.
Implications - This new form of treatment was made to fight multiple sclerosis and is called BHT-3009. The way it works is by preventing a person's immune system from attacking the healthy parts of their body. If a person's immune system starts to attack what is called myelin, then that person can develop MS. The research specialist O’Looney claims that "this is a fascinating approach to try to control the immune activity with folks with MS."
Implications - This new form of treatment was made to fight multiple sclerosis and is called BHT-3009. The way it works is by preventing a person's immune system from attacking the healthy parts of their body. If a person's immune system starts to attack what is called myelin, then that person can develop MS. The research specialist O’Looney claims that "this is a fascinating approach to try to control the immune activity with folks with MS."
Trend Themes
1. Effective DNA Treatment - Experimental DNA vaccine offers new hope for MS sufferers.
2. BHT-3009 - New treatment prevents immune system attack on healthy body parts.
3. Controlled Immune Activity - Innovative approach to managing immune activity in MS patients.
Industry Implications
1. Medical - Medical industry can explore and develop effective DNA treatments for various diseases.
2. Pharmaceutical - Pharmaceutical companies can invest in research and development of vaccines for autoimmune disorders like MS.
3. Biotechnology - Biotech firms can leverage DNA vaccine technology to develop targeted treatments for autoimmune diseases.
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