summary: This study reports that in some MS lesions there is evidence of formation of new neurons suggesting repair. Understanding these repair mechanisms better may be important in order to devise better treatments in the future.

authors: Chang A, Smith MC, Yin X, Fox RJ, Staugaitis SM, Trapp BD

source: Brain. 2008 Sep;131(Pt 9):2366-75. Epub 2008 Jul 23

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