DNA vaccine' for multiple sclerosis

DNA vaccine' for multiple sclerosis
13 Aug 2007

Scientists have reported that a newly developed DNA vaccine appears safe and may produce beneficial changes in the brains and immune systems of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

The findings are reported in an article posted online that will appear in the October 2007 Archives of Neurology journal and refer to early tests carried out at the Montreal Neurological Institute with DNA vaccine BHT-3009.

The scientists will now continue to investigate the vaccine by carrying out a phase 2b trial - a randomised clinical trial in approximately 290 patients.

Alison Handford, Research Manager at the MS Society, said: “These are very early but encouraging findings and we welcome news that researchers are planning the phase 2b trial, which should hopefully yield positive results.”

Source:http://www.mssociety.org.uk/news_events/news/press_releases/dna_vaccine.html