Back to Search Start Over

Evolution of our understanding of MS-COVID-19 interactions and concerns for vaccination.

Authors :
Podury, Sanjiti
Khan, Erum
Tandon, Medha
Jaiswal, Shruti
Sriwastava, Shitiz
Source :
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience; Aug2021, Vol. 90, p132-134, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

• Immunomodulators like anti-CD-20 Monoclonal antibodies targets T and B lymphocytes and potent proinflammatory cell lines. • Timing of the COVID-19 vaccines is a consideration with DMT. • Timing MS Medications with COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine. As the news of approval of COVID-19 vaccination emerge, neurologists across the globe ponder upon whether to use immunotherapies in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This paper highlights the mechanism of various disease modifying therapies (DMTs) as well as the recently approved Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for COVID-19 as well as guidelines as introduced by National Multiple Sclerosis Society. As their mechanisms counteract each other at the molecular level, we believe further evidence and data might lay the foundation to formulate much needed recommendations for the usage of these medications while vaccinating MS patients on DMTs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09675868
Volume :
90
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151428649
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2021.05.063