Researchers uncover cellular mechanism that protects lungs during severe infections
Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 16:30
in Health & Medicine
Dr. Jalees Rehman is an associate professor of medicine and pharmacology, UIC College of Medicine. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered a novel molecular mechanism that tightens the bonds between the cells that line blood vessels to form a leak-proof barrier. The mechanism presents a potential new target to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), an often fatal condition in which fluid leaks out of blood vessels into the lungs.