Inflammatory molecules for controlling capillary loss discovered
Scientists have discovered three major pro-inflammatory mediators that drive capillary loss and identified drug combinations to prevent the degeneration of these tiny blood vessels.
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Scientists have discovered three major pro-inflammatory mediators that drive capillary loss and identified drug combinations to prevent the degeneration of these tiny blood vessels.
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