New therapeutic target for asthma, COPD and other lung disorders identified

Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have discovered a molecule's previously unknown role as a major trigger for airway remodeling, which impairs lung function, making the molecule a promising therapeutic target for chronic asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and several other lung conditions.

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