Neuroimmunological disorders: JAK in the itch
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 16, 753 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrd.2017.204
Author: Yvonne Bordon
Reflexes such as coughing and scratching help to expel pathogens and other potentially harmful substances. These reflex responses are also associated with chronic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis, but the mechanisms involved are not well understood. Oetjen et al. now show
Source: Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Yvonne Bordon Tags: Research Highlight Source Type: research
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