Fwd: [Spotlight_ldn] Re: found the goat serum article from times online....

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In a message dated 01/25/2004 10:01:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, yashagrawal@... writes:

More on Caprivax (that's the name of the goat serum)New MS treatment based on goats Source: Financial Times Date: 17/10/2003 A new treatment for multiple sclerosis is being tested in London. Caprivax uses polyclonal antibodies from goats, and was originally developed at St 's Hospital Medical School, London, to treat Aids. The drug has strong anti-inflammatory properties which might make it effective against MS. Tests on patients have so far produced promising results, with a noticeable improvement in symptoms with no adverse side-effects. However, the benefits could be the result of the placebo effect. During the current trial, involving 80 patients, half will be given a weekly injection of Caprivax and half will receive a placebo. They will be assessed regularly for changes in muscle stiffness, mobility and vision. and more..from the docs web site:Caprivax. Whilst searching for new anti inflammatory agents we found surprising activity in the serum from certain inoculated goats. The nature of the anti inflammatory component of the serum was thought to be potentially useful in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and a pilot study suggested this may be the case. A formalised trial has now been submitted for patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis under Dr at the Atkinson Morley's Hospital at Wimbledon.Yash