New Molecular Target to Treat Deadly Lung Disease

A gene called FOXF1 inhibits the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) which includes extensive scarring in lung tissues, hyper-production of harmful cells called myofibroblasts and excessive lung inflammation, shows new study.

New Molecular Target to Treat Deadly Lung Disease

A new molecular target that slows or stops the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, finds a new study.

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New Molecular Target to Treat Deadly Lung Disease

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