Multiple Sclerosis
Rabbit anti-Olig2 (Cat. No. AB9610). Staining of Olig2 (green) in the developing mouse (e12.5) spinal cord. Blue staining is Dapi.
Rabbit anti-Olig2 (Cat. No. AB9610). Staining of Olig2 (green) in the developing mouse (e12.5) spinal cord. Blue staining is Dapi.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a nerve disorder caused by the autoimmune destruction of the insulating myelin layer surrounding neurons in the brain and spinal cord. When the myelin is destroyed, nerve messages are sent more slowly and less efficiently. Patches of scar tissue, called plaques, form over the affected areas, further disrupting nerve communication. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis occur when the brain and spinal cord nerves no longer communicate properly with other parts of the body. Multiple sclerosis causes a wide variety of symptoms and can affect vision, balance, strength, sensation, coordination, and bodily functions in over 2.5 million people world-wide.