Scientists find the 'master switch' for key immune cells in inflammatory diseases

Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 15:30 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have identified a protein that acts as a 'master switch' in certain white blood cells, determining whether they promote or inhibit inflammation. The study, published in the journal Nature Immunology, could help researchers look for new treatments for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis that involve excessive inflammation...

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