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    The brain actively protects and repairs itself during immunological attacks like multiple sclerosis (MS). Specific molecules within brain lesions reduce inflammation and promote healing, offering potential therapeutic targets.

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  • A coordinated molecular defense and repair strategy is evident within MS lesions.

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    • The brain mounts an intrinsic defense against immunological damage, utilizing specific molecules for protection and repair.
    • Exploiting these endogenous repair pathways could lead to novel therapies for multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
    • Targeting these "guardian molecules" may silence inflammation and promote regeneration in both relapsing-remitting and progressive MS.