Remyelination
Pre-recorded session
This is a recording from Dr Gretchen Hawley which goes into more detail about remyelination is. The recording is approximately 60 minutes with questions from the live session at the end.
Current research trails for producing remyelination includes Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors which are a type DMT’s for MS currently being tested for relapsing, primary and secondary progressive MS. What makes BTK special is how it can target specific immune cells that attack the myelin while retaining the helpful immune cells, something not commonly seen with DMT’s currently available.
Remyelination is the production of new myelin sheaths that protect the nerve fibres or axons ensuring the electrical impulses are carried to the intended destination within the nervous system. To slow down the progression of MS, remyelination needs to be able to repair around the nerve fibres, since the nerve fibre itself cannot be recovered or regenerated once lost.
Dr Gretchen Hawley provides an understanding to the remyelination process, how this can create a slowing of progression and review the types of BTK Inhibitors currently being researched.
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A Doctor of Physical Therapy, with years of clinical practice experience, Gretchen is a Physical Therapist and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres based in the USA.
She has a special interest in the management and wellness of MS patients, and presents as the Keynote Speaker at numerous MS events including Living Well with MS events sponsored by the MS Society in addition to MS Views & News. Other collaborations include national MS organisations, including the National MS Society, MS Association of America, and MS Foundation. Additionally, Dr Gretchen shares her expertise to MS support groups, podcasts, and on her own YouTube and social media channels.
If you would like to know more about Dr Hawley please visit our website to see Dr Hawley’s previous blog or visit Dr Hawley’s website The MSing Link https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com
