Day: September 15, 2020
Activation of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Prevents Colitis-Associated Colon Cancer in Mice
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are caused by unrestrained inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer. In a recent study published in iScience by authors from the University of South Carolina, it was shownRead
New Research Illuminates Polarizing Roles of IL-17 for Respiratory Distress and Mind-Body Connection
Commentary: COVID-19: a case for inhibiting IL-17? The cytokine, IL-17 has been in the news lately, but for very different reasons. We look at two areas of research: COVID-19 and the brain — one with a negative role the other positive. The cytokine’s predominant role is dependent on where itRead
