Autoantibodies mistakenly attack nerve cells in multiple sclerosis
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Different groups of antibodies appear in blood samples from some people with multiple sclerosis years before symptoms appear. Antibodies may help diagnose people with this condition earlier, allowing them to start treatment sooner.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. Because no tests exist to identify the condition, it can take months or even years to diagnose it. This delays treatment and worsens outcomes as the disease progresses. …
