Regulation of Inflammatory T Cells and Neuroprotection by Calpain Inhibition in MS

Date Added
March 4th, 2014
PRO Number
Pro00028348
Researcher
Narendra Banik

List of Studies


Keywords
Inflammation, Multiple Sclerosis
Summary

A number of veterans suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating and debilitating disease for which there is not cure or significant treatment. The only therapy available is immunomodulatory, but does not treat the neurodegeneration. The studies proposed in this application will develop therapeutic strategies and identify a drug that ameliorates inflammation as well as neurodegeneration in the disease. Thus, the effect of this drug will not only help veterans with MS, but will also benefit individuals with the disease in general.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Elizabeth Kau
789-6450
elizabeth.kau2@va.gov

Attenuation of Inflammatory Response in Progressive Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease

Date Added
May 29th, 2014
PRO Number
Pro00033613
Researcher
Narendra Banik

List of Studies


Keywords
Inflammation, Movement Disorders, Parkinsons
Summary

This is an exploratory study and the information obtained may lead to new findings regarding the inflammatory and neurodegenerative mechanisms in the progression of PD and help to develop new drugs to halt the disease progression. The study simply involves a one time blood draw.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Christina Vaughan
792-7262
jenkisho@musc.edu



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