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  • To summarize progress in areas such as Th17 cells, microbiome interactions, and the gut-brain axis in the context of MS.

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  • Induction of EAE in susceptible animals using specific protocols, commonly involving myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) peptides.
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  • Investigation of host-microbiome interactions and the gut-brain axis.

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  • Detailed insights into immune-mediated damage in various CNS regions.

Conclusions:

  • The EAE model has been instrumental in dissecting the complex immune mechanisms underlying MS.
  • Advances in understanding Th17 cells, microbiome, and gut-brain axis offer potential therapeutic targets for MS.
  • Continued research using EAE models is crucial for further unraveling MS pathogenesis and developing effective treatments.