Scripps Research Institute Scientists Describe Deadly Immune 'Storm' Caused by Emergent Flu Infections

Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 15:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have mapped key elements of a severe immune overreaction--a "cytokine storm." Their findings also clarify the workings of a potent new class of anti-inflammatory compounds that prevent this immune overreaction in animal models.

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