Suppression of demyelination by interleukin-6

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Lymphokine – Interleukin

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ABSTRACT:
A method of suppressing demyelination of the central nervous system is disclosed. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of Interleukin-6 or an analog thereof to a mammal. Methods of treating multiple sclerosis and a related article of manufacture are also disclosed.

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