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    • 82. 发明公开
    • Use of NRG-1Beta1 for Detection and/or Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
    • US20240009274A1
    • 2024-01-11
    • US18043199
    • 2021-09-07
    • University of Manitoba
    • Hardeep KatariaSoheila Karimi-Abdolrezaee
    • A61K38/18A61K45/06A61P21/00
    • A61K38/1883A61K45/06A61P21/00
    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by immune mediated neurodegeneration that results in progressive, life-long neurological and cognitive impairments. Yet, the endogenous mechanisms underlying MS pathophysiology are not fully understood. Here, we provide compelling evidence that associates dysregulation of neuregulin-1 beta 1 (Nrg-1β1) with MS pathogenesis and progression. In the experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model of MS, we demonstrate that Nrg-1β1 levels are abated within spinal cord lesions and peripherally in the plasma and spleen during presymptomatic, onset and progressive course of the disease. We demonstrate that plasma levels of Nrg-1β1 are also significantly reduced in individuals with early MS and is positively associated with progression to relapsing-remitting MS. The functional impact of Nrg-1β1 downregulation preceded disease onset and progression, and its systemic restoration was sufficient to delay EAE symptoms and alleviate disease burden. Intriguingly, Nrg-1β1 therapy exhibited a desirable and extended therapeutic time window of efficacy when administered prophylactically, symptomatically, acutely or chronically. Using in vivo and in vitro assessments, we identified that Nrg-1β1 treatment mediates its beneficial effects in EAE by providing a more balanced immune response. Mechanistically, Nrg-1β1 moderated monocyte infiltration at the blood-central nervous system interface by attenuating chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans and matrix metalloproteinase-9. Moreover, Nrg-1β1 fostered a regulatory and reparative phenotype in macrophages, T helper type 1 (Th1) cells and microglia in the spinal cord lesions of EAE mice. Taken together, our new findings in MS and EAE have uncovered a novel regulatory role for Nrg-1β1 early in the disease course and suggest its potential as a specific therapeutic target to ameliorate disease progression and severity.