Yak Gene Linked to Myelin Repair Could Shape MS Treatments
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A study links a Tibetan high-altitude gene mutation (Retsat) found in yaks to improved myelin protection and rapid repair in a mouse model, via elevated ATDR (a vitamin A metabolite) that promotes oligodendrocyte maturation, pointing to potential MS therapies using existing biological pathways.
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