Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions could be helped by new insights into how the immune response is switched off.
Scientists have discovered how compounds produced by the body’s immune system help to dampeninflammation and prevent damage to healthy tissues.
Their findings suggest that therapies based on these compounds could help to treat rheumatoid arthritis, which occurs when the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling.
The research could also lead to new treatments for sepsis, where a body-wide immune response causes life-threatening tissue damage.
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