Fingolimod works by preventing immune cells from attacking myelin, the fatty substance that insulates nerves and helps them transmit impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.

Fingolimod通过阻止免疫细胞攻击髓磷脂而起作用。髓磷脂是一种脂肪能够隔离神经纤维从而帮助他们在大脑和躯体之间传导信号。

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The molecule later named fingolimod proved to be the standout, significantly prolonging survival due to its immunosuppressant effect.

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The FDA, which is expected to make a decision about fingolimod by September, doesn't have to follow the advice of the expert panel but usually does.

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