Immune mechanism blocks inflammation generated by oxidative stress

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 13:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified a key protein that binds to a molecule generated by oxidative stress, blocking any subsequent inflammatory immune response. The scientists say their findings reveal important insights into how the innate immune system responds to oxidative stress and might be exploited to prevent and treat AMD and other chronic inflammatory diseases.

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