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Animal model study shows drug compound effective on multiple sclerosis

Published in Drug Week, November 25th, 2005

Quigley Pharma announced the completion of an animal model study of its naturally derived compound QR-442.

The murine experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an animal model for multiple sclerosis.

The study included administering QR-442 to affected mice three times, at days, 1, 3 and 7. The treated mice showed a delayed onset of disease and a significantly lower disease severity than those left untreated.

The Quigley Corporation is a developer and marketer of diversified health products.

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