One protein, two healing properties

Su M. Metcalfe ()
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Su M. Metcalfe: Su M. Metcalfe is in the Brain Repair Centre, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB2 0PY, UK.

Nature, 2011, vol. 477, issue 7364, 287-288

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis is linked to rogue immune cells that attack mature neurons. Remarkably, immature neurons secrete a protein called LIF, which not only inhibits this attack, but also promotes repair of the damaged nerves.

Date: 2011
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