New target could help to reduce symptoms of asthma attacks, research shows
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
The role of a receptor in the body that could help to prevent or reduce the effects of asthma attacks has been examined by an international team of researchers. The team examined the role in the body of nociceptin, a peptide that activates the nociceptin receptor, better known for its association with pain processing.