New class of potential drugs inhibits inflammation in brain
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 14:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified a new group of compounds that may protect brain cells from inflammation linked to seizures and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds block signals from EP2, one of the four receptors for prostaglandin E2, which is a hormone involved in processes such as fever, childbirth, digestion and blood pressure regulation.