New York scientists discover how protein shields healthy cells

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York have solved a mystery from over 30 years ago: a substance that triggers inflammation also serves a protective function, safeguarding healthy cells from damage. Results were published in Nature. The discovery could accelerate development of new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and certain cancers in the future.

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