Molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of asthma illuminated
Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 23:21
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have taken a further step towards improving our understanding of how asthma develops. New findings show that the gene-regulating molecule "IRF4" plays a key role in the development of T helper 9 lymphocytes (Th9 cells), which can play a major part in the development of this chronic, inflammatory illness of the respiratory tract.