Abstract:
New uses of statins as novel types of immunomodulator. More specifically, the invention relates to methods for treating multiple sclerosis through the administration of one or more statins, and even more advantageously, in combination with other multiple sclerosis agents or treatments, such as null-interferons or copaxone.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of causing MHC-class II or CD40 mediated immunomodulation, immunosuppression and anti-inflammatory action, in a subject suffering from or susceptible of suffering ftom a condition involving inappropriate immune response, which comprises administering to the subject at least one statin, or a functionally or structurally equivalent molecule, in an amount effective to modulate MHC class II or CD40 expression in the subject.