Transcription factor autoimmune regulator

In the next phase of the study, transcripts of up-regulated genes granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and IgG were introduced into a mouse model corranonly used to test potential therapies for experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Erom microarray analysis, G-CSF was found to be up-regulated in acute MS but not in the chronic state of the disease. Subcutaneous injection of G-CSF prior to induction of EAE prevented onset of the disease in mice. The reversal of EAE by G-CSE has also been described (see Eock, 2002, Reference 40). 

Potential therapeutic benefits of antioxidants to reduce intracellular oxidative stress have not yet been evaluated in vasculific neuropathy associated w ith autoimmune disease. Such anti-oxidants as vitamin E, a-lipoic acid or benfotiamine may be effective in interrupting the pro-inflammatory transcription factors and subsequent NF-[kappa]B regulated cytokines that initiate and maintain inflammation associated w ith vasculific neuropathy (Haselbeck et al., 2004). 

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