What if we could reset the balance between inflammation and anti-inflammation in the body?That’s exactly what researchers Paul Shapiro, PhD (University of Maryland School of Pharmacy), and Jeffrey Hasday, MD (University of Maryland School of Medicine), are working toward.By exploring protein kinases—enzymes involved in regulating inflammation—they’re investigating ways to support long-term health and conditions related to immune overreaction, such as respiratory and muscular disorders.#BreakthroughsCantWaitUMB #InflammationResearch #ChronicPain #NIH
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