CD8 T Cells Identified as Key Indicators in Early Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Recent research highlights the crucial role of CD8-positive T cells in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS). Led by PD Dr. Lisa Ann Gerdes, this study, published in Science Immunology, utilized identical twins to uncover immune cell changes that may signal MS onset. The findings suggest that alterations in CD8 T cells could serve as early indicators of the disease, paving the way for new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Understanding these immune responses is vital for early intervention in MS, a condition that can lead to severe neurological deficits.