NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, but transmissibility is reduced as the virus spreads through cats, according to new research from China. Studies have suggested that domestic cats may become infected with SARS-CoV-2 from patients with COVID-19, arousing concern that cats could spread the virus to humans, although there is […]
Macrophages That Heal Intestinal Inflammation Are Promising Target for IBD Therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A subset of macrophages, PTGER4+ (EP4+), are the major drivers of epithelial regeneration after intestinal inflammation and are potential targets for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapy, researchers say. “Dysfunctional resolution of intestinal inflammation and altered mucosal healing are essential features in the pathogenesis of IBD,” Dr. Gianluca Matteoli of KU […]