A new compound developed by scientists may prevent asthma by targeting its causative mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms. The drug, originally developed by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to treat leukaemia, is able to activate a protein that is suppressed during asthma. It could enable doctors to treat the causes, not just the symptoms. The research centres on the role played by two proteins in the lungs in causing ...Monday, 28 January 2013
Novel Compound Shows Promise in Preventing Asthma
A new compound developed by scientists may prevent asthma by targeting its causative mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms. The drug, originally developed by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to treat leukaemia, is able to activate a protein that is suppressed during asthma. It could enable doctors to treat the causes, not just the symptoms. The research centres on the role played by two proteins in the lungs in causing ...
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