Understanding the MS Challenge
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune condition that impacts the central nervous system—your brain and spinal cord. At its core, it’s a communication problem. The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the protective coating around your nerves, disrupting the signals between your brain and body.
1. The Myelin Problem
Myelin is the protective insulation around your nerves. MS attacks this insulation, slowing or stopping nerve signals.
HEALTHY NERVE
Myelin is intact. Signals are fast and clear.
DAMAGED NERVE (MS)
Myelin is attacked. Signals are slow, distorted, or lost.
2. The Blood-Brain Barrier
A natural filter protects your brain. It's great at blocking threats, but it also blocks most medications from reaching the damaged areas.
Exosomes are small enough to cross this barrier.[1, 2]
The Limits of Conventional Treatments
Conventional treatments for MS primarily focus on managing the immune system to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. While these disease-modifying therapies are critical, they have limitations. They are more of a defensive measure; they do little to actually repair the myelin that has already been damaged. This is why symptoms can persist and disability can progress, even when the disease is being "managed."[3]
