Hypoxia Boosts MS via Macrophage Inflammasome Activation

Environmental factors may boost gum disease risk

Exposure to certain heavy metals may be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study.

Childhood infections, stress may increase MS risk: Study

Infections and stressful life events in childhood may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), while childhood exercise is associated with lower MS risk, according to a study. The […] The post Childhood infections, stress may increase MS risk: Study appeared first on Multiple Sclerosis News Today.

Hypoxia Boosts MS via Macrophage Inflammasome Activation

In an unprecedented leap forward in our understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) pathology, recent research elucidates a critical mechanism by which hypoxic conditions exacerbate disease progression. The intricate work spearheaded by Okano, Ashida, Tsukasaki, and colleagues delves into the synergistic relationship between low oxygen levels, macrophage inflammasome activation, and chronic infection by the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingiv…