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New Compounds Show Promise in Repairing Myelin Damage

10/14/2025

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Researchers from the University of California and the University of Illinois report two compounds, K102 and K110, that may repair myelin damaged by multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis affects over 2.9 million people globally and causes numbness and paralysis.
The study, published in Scientific Reports, builds on prior work involving indazole chloride.
K102 promotes myelin repair and modulates immune activity.
K110 may treat spinal cord injuries.

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Story summary

Researchers from the University of California and the University of Illinois report two compounds, K102 and K110, that may repair myelin damaged by multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis affects over 2.9 million people globally and causes numbness and paralysis.
The study, published in Scientific Reports, builds on prior work involving indazole chloride.
K102 promotes myelin repair and modulates immune activity.
K110 may treat spinal cord injuries.