Researchers Identify Natural Tissue Protection Mechanism During Inflammation

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Published: 2026-10-23
Category: health
Source: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
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Wake Forest University School of Medicine researchers have identified a natural mechanism that safeguards hyaluronan, a vital tissue molecule, from inflammation-induced damage. Published in PNAS, this discovery could enhance understanding of tissue integrity in inflammatory conditions and potentially inform new treatments for diseases like cancer and osteoarthritis.

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