summary: The authors review the role of stem cells, found in the brains of adults, in the process of myelin repair in animal models of multiple sclerosis, and in post-mortem studies in people. Preliminary studies suggest that these cells are activated in response to the disease process and contribute to the repair of demyelinated lesions. Further studies are needed to shed light on the nature of their action.

authors: Nait-Oumesmar B, Picard-Riéra N, Kerninon C, Baron-Van Evercooren A.

source: J Neurol Sci. 2008 Feb 15;265(1-2):26-31.

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