A much smaller initial study used minocycline on its own and showed a significant effect, albeit delayed by a few months. Now they are combining with copaxone but there is strong suggestion it might also help as a monotherapy. You have to dig for all the specifics. A biotech company has distiller down the important parts of the drug for a future clinical study with MS.
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Originally Posted by Lady
Natalie,
It seems to be studied as a drug to be used as Combination therapy along with one of the DMD's
Minocycline FAQ October 2007
What is Minocycline?
Minocycline is used to treat bacterial infections including acne; pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections; and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems.
Minocycline is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria. It comes in pill format.
Recent studies have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory properties, a key factor for MS researchers to look closely at the drug.
http://www.mssociety.ca/en/releases/nr_20071025_faq.htm |