Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. The immune system attacks the myelin sheaths that surround and insulate nerve cells, producing a variety of neurological symptoms. This book examines the molecular basis of the condition, the nature of the autoimmune response, and current treatment and vaccine strategies.

Topics covered in this essential volume include:
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Multiple Sclerosis
- Genetics and Multiple Sclerosis
- The Gut Microbiome and Multiple Sclerosis
- Effector T Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
- The Multiple Roles of B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Their Implications in MS
- Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
- Alemtuzumab as Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
- Daclizumab Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
- B Cell Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis in the Future