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Summary: Researchers have discovered a potential link between the microbe C. perfringens and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).
The study suggests that an epsilon toxin from the bacteria might degrade the blood-brain barrier, initiating the debilitating symptoms of MS. This breakthrough sheds light on the potential environmental trigger of MS and paves the way for therapeutic innovations.
The study hints at the prospect of developing a vaccine or alternative treatments in the near future.
Key Facts:
- The epsilon toxin produced by C. perfringens may break down the blood-brain barrier, possibly initiating MS.
- People living in regions with high sheep populations, where C. perfringens is prevalent, have a higher incidence of MS.
- 61% of MS patients had high levels of epsilon-toxin-producing C. perfringens in their guts compared to 13% of healthy individuals.
Source: Rockefeller University