Inflammatory on and off switch identified for allergic asthma and COPD
Japanese researchers have made a new step toward understanding why—and how to stop—runaway inflammation for both chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and allergic asthma. In a new report scientists show that two receptors of an inflammatory molecule, called ‘leukotriene B4,’ play opposing roles in turning inflammation on and off for allergic asthma and COPD. The […]
