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ReviewWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Overview of emerging therapies for demyelinating diseases.

Robert Medina, Ann-Marie Derias, Maria Lakdawala, Skye Speakman, Brandon Lucke-Wold

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Review in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Robert MedinaUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl 32610, United States. medina.robert@ufl.edu.
Ann-Marie DeriasUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl 32610, United States.
Maria LakdawalaUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl 32610, United States.
Skye SpeakmanUniversity of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl 32610, United States.
Brandon Lucke-WoldDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system, specifically those caused by demyelination. We explore new research regarding potential therapeutic interventions, particularly those aimed at inducing remyelination. Remyelination is a detailed process, involving many cell types-oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs), astrocytes, and microglia-and both the innate and adaptive immune systems. Our discussion of this process includes the differentiation potential of neural stem cells, the function of adult OPCs, and the impact of molecular mediators on myelin repair. Emerging therapies are also explored, with mechanisms of action including the induction of OPC differentiation, the transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells, and the use of molecular mediators. Further, we discuss current medical advancements in relation to many myelin-related disorders, including multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, transverse myelitis, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Beyond these emerging systemic therapies, we also introduce the dimethyl fumarate/silk fibroin nerve conduit and its potential role in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. Despite these aforementioned scientific advancements, this paper maintains the need for ongoing research to deepen our understanding of demyelinating diseases and advance therapeutic strategies that enhance affected patients' quality of life.

Indexed as

AutoimmuneCentral nervous system diseaseDemyelinationEmerging therapiesMultiple SclerosisMyelinOligodendrocyteRemyelination

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PMID39464332
PMCPMC11438674

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