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\t\t\tWithin the line of research of new therapeutic strategies, and in collaboration with the firm Digna Biotech<\/a>, Villoslada’s team is working on the development of a new molecule with immunomodelling action called methylthioadenosine (patent granted). Their studies thus also involve the actions of two other molecules that could prove useful to reinforce the immune system response, in treating both cerebral tumours and auto-immune diseases. <\/p>\n

In the field of diagnostics, they have developed jointly with Progenika<\/a> a DNA chip to predict the clinical course of multiple sclerosis, since the evolution of this disease\u2014which can last for more than 40 years\u2014is highly variable. At present it is thus difficult to predict how those affected will evolve. In order to advance in this area, the group is also working on the development of a computer-assisted application that will be made available to all medical personnel and that is based on already established clinical data from patient follow-ups. <\/p>\n

The Neuro-immunology Laboratory currently collaborates on different projects with other firms installed in the PCB, such as Neuroscience Technologies<\/a>, Enantia<\/a> and the research group Neurobiology for Development and for cellular regeneration, headed by Dr Eduardo Soriano of the IRB Barcelona<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative affliction of the central nervous system. It has no cure and its exact causes are unknown. The disease can reduce mobility and cause invalidity in the most severe cases. At present, and 15 years after its appearance, 50% of patients maintain a high degree of mobility, and only 10% of those affected die because of MS or of complications deriving from it. It is, after epilepsy, the most frequent neurological disorder among young adults (from whose population poliomyelitis has been eradicated) and the most frequent cause of paralysis in the West. According to data from the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF<\/a>), it is estimated that there are 30,000 people affected in Spain, and half a million in the European Union. The current treatments are based on immunomodulators that aid in partial prevention of the appearance of new episodes; however, new treatments must be developed that enable improvement in control of the disease and of patient quality of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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