Nucleus Intervention (IMAGE) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Caption This microscopic image shows human lung epithelial cells treated with a new experimental molecular compound called RCM-1. RCM-1 treatment removes a transcription factor called FOXM1 (shown in green) from the nucleus of cells (blue) to the cell cytoplasm. FOXM1 triggers excess inflammation and mucous in diseases like asthma and COPD. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's report April 18 in Science Signaling that RMC-1 treatment prevents excess inflammation and mucous in mouse models and human respiratory cells. Credit Cincinnati Children's Usage Restrictions Use is for public awareness and education License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.