Scientists propose treatment for severe lung diseases
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 - 20:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers are developing a new drug to treat life-threatening lung damage and breathing problems in people with severe infections like pneumonia, those undergoing certain cancer treatments and premature infants with underdeveloped, injury prone lungs. Scientists report that a transcription factor called FOXF1 activates several biological processes that promote recovery from acute lung injury.