Australian researchers have suggested that multiple sclerosis may not be a myelin disease, as previously thought. Their discovery, published in the UK journal Multiple Sclerosis, is the first to indicate that MS has a different origin.
Demyelination is the not the first sign of MS but caused by the complete degeneration of specific neural cells called astrocytes.
It is a significant finding as understanding the early stages of MS gives the best clues for researchers to develop more targeted treatments that address the underlying cause to stop MS before it even starts.
