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SundayInterferons May NOT Be Good for Some People with MS
( Posted by: Desinie Smith)
Researchers at Stanford found that in people with relapsing-remitting ultiple sclerosis (RRMS), there seem to be 2 types: one type characterized by high levels of an immune cell called interleukin-17 (IL-17) in the blood and the other type with a low level of IL-17 in the blood. Turns out that the interferon-based disease modifying drugs (Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif) have different effects on people, depending on their level of circulating IL-17.
Labels: Avonex, Betaseron, Study |