U-M researchers discover therapeutic target that could help patients with pulmonary fibrosis
March 72010
More than 40,000 people die each year from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition with no effective treatment.
Now, researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a therapeutic target in mice that could lead to treatment for patients.
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March 7th, 2010 at 2:08 am
Nature Med Paper …
Nature Med Paper from the University of Michigan – A must SEE!!
“NADPH Oxidase-4 Mediates Myofibroblast Activation and Fibrogenic Responses to Lung Injury”
Louise Hecker*, Ragini Vittal*, Tamara Jones, Rajesh Jagirdar, Tracy R. Luckhardt, Jeffrey C. Horowitz, Subramaniam Pennathur, Fernando J. Martinez, and Victor J. Thannickal
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Kudos to all of the Authors for your hard work and dedication – Internal Medicine, U of M