Study Finds on Nostr: Hidden army of virus-eating cells that protect lungs from flu discovered ========== ...
Hidden army of virus-eating cells that protect lungs from flu discovered
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Scientists from the University of California-Riverside have discovered that the fluid-filled sac surrounding the lungs contains virus-fighting cells called macrophages that play a crucial role during flu infections. These macrophages move from the pleural cavity into the lungs during an influenza infection, reducing inflammation and disease levels. The researchers used genetic data from flu-infected mice to identify the presence of these cells and are now aiming to identify specific proteins that direct macrophages to the lungs, which could lead to the development of drugs that enhance the quantity or activity of these cells. This approach offers a promising alternative to traditional antivirals, which are facing increasing drug resistance. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
#Flu #Virus #LungHealth #Macrophages #Antivirals
https://studyfinds.org/lung-cells-influenza/
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Scientists from the University of California-Riverside have discovered that the fluid-filled sac surrounding the lungs contains virus-fighting cells called macrophages that play a crucial role during flu infections. These macrophages move from the pleural cavity into the lungs during an influenza infection, reducing inflammation and disease levels. The researchers used genetic data from flu-infected mice to identify the presence of these cells and are now aiming to identify specific proteins that direct macrophages to the lungs, which could lead to the development of drugs that enhance the quantity or activity of these cells. This approach offers a promising alternative to traditional antivirals, which are facing increasing drug resistance. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
#Flu #Virus #LungHealth #Macrophages #Antivirals
https://studyfinds.org/lung-cells-influenza/