It was learned why women often suffer from multiple sclerosis

American scientists have discovered why multiple sclerosis much more common in women than in men. The answer to this question helped to give the newly discovered differences in the male and female brain.

Multiple sclerosis

Researchers from the University of Washington found that protein S1PR2, controlling the permeability of the blood brain barrier (physiologic barrier between the circulatory system and central nervous system - BBB), is more common among the victims multiple sclerosis . Further observed in mice and humans have shown that patients with this disease Women produce more S1PR2, than men.

It is known that women are more likely to fall ill multiple sclerosis . but science, until recently, could not figure out why this is happening. By data, the National Community aid victims of multiple sclerosis, the number of cases of the disease among women are two to three times higher than at the men. Earlier version was put forward that the risk of disease hormones affect. Some recent studies have shown that women get sick more often than men in the RS 3-4.

This is the first study that has demonstrated physical difference in the brain of MS patients, male and female. It was found that female or male hormones in this matter no role play. Animal studies have shown that the female sex hormone estradiol I did not change the level of protein S1PR2. Now scientists will focus on the study the role of the protein in order to better understand the causes of MS. This, in turn, It will help to create new treatments for severe neurological disease. (READ MORE)

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