While the results are promising, particularly in halting a form of MS that progresses rapidly, the team says there is still a long way to go before the treatment
reaches human clinical trials.
They estimate that it will take another eight to ten years before
it reaches human clinical trials.
Not exact matches
Most are already being tinkered with in animal models, and at least four have
reached clinical trials in
humans.
«The ultimate goal of this research will be to advance HIF - 1alpha stabilizers toward
clinical trials in
humans, using versions of the drug that can be taken orally and
reach the urinary tract,» Nizet said.