How Anti-Inflammatories Can Protect Developing Lungs From Infection Damage (IMAGE)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

How Anti-Inflammatories Can Protect Developing Lungs From Infection Damage

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Targeted blockade of IL1 and TNF signaling protects the developing lung from inflammatory injury, according to new research from experts at Cincinnati Children’s. These panels show confocal images of alveolar capillary interactions in control tissues, inflamed tissues, and treated tissues.

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