QUB breakthrough offers hope to lung disease patients

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Researchers at Queen's University have discovered a treatment that could improve the lives of people suffering from chronic lung disease.

Researchers found that the symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be alleviated through inhibiting the activity of an enzyme found in the lungs.

The breakthrough builds on a previous study led by the team at Queen's that found that high levels of a particular enzyme, cathepsin 'S', in the lungs of children with cystic fibrosis were associated with increased inflammation and lung damage.

Period07 Mar 2019

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  • TitleQUB breakthrough offers hope to lung disease patients
    Media name/outletBelfast Telegraph
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date07/03/2019
    DescriptionResearchers at Queen's University have discovered a treatment that could improve the lives of people suffering from chronic lung disease.

    Researchers found that the symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be alleviated through inhibiting the activity of an enzyme found in the lungs.

    The breakthrough builds on a previous study led by the team at Queen's that found that high levels of a particular enzyme, cathepsin 'S', in the lungs of children with cystic fibrosis were associated with increased inflammation and lung damage.
    URLhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/qub-breakthrough-offers-hope-to-lung-disease-patients-37887100.html
    PersonsDonna Small