Enigmatic molecules maintain equilibrium between fighting infection, inflammatory havoc

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 05:01 in Health & Medicine

Special RNA molecules called long non-coding RNAs are key controllers for maintaining immune health when fighting infection or preventing inflammatory disorders. The discovery offers a potential drug target for several inflammatory disorders characterized by an abnormal lifespan in a group of white blood cells, which can lead to organ damage.

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