Diagnostic or predictive factors for recurrent-remitting multiple sclerosis

• Main Author: ROY DEBDUTTA
• Format: Patent
• Language: Chinese; English
• Published: 03.02.2023
• Subjects: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; MEASURING; PHYSICS; TESTING

The present invention provides a method of detecting or predicting recurrence of multiple sclerosis in an individual having a form of multiple sclerosis, comprising: (a) providing a blood sample of the individual; (b) testing the blood sample to determine the activity or level of a protein wherein the protein is Factor VIII, von Willerand factor or Protein C; and (c) detecting or predicting recurrence of multiple sclerosis in the individual if the protein activity or protein level increases compared to the protein activity or protein level in the individual not having the form of multiple sclerosis and the baseline value of the patient itself. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from multiple sclerosis, which subject is experiencing or is predicted to experience recurrence, comprising treating a subject by administering a dose of a steroid or anticoagulant compound effective to alleviate symptoms of multiple sclerosis. 本发明提供了一种检测或预测患有一种形式的多发性硬化的个体中的多发性硬化复发的方法，包括：(a)提供个