Researchers Discover New Regulator of Drug Detoxication

Published October 12, 2013

Researchers discover new regulator of drug detoxication
Drug abuse and alcohol are two of the most frequent causes of liver damage. Such kind of liver damage can cause irreversible liver failure and cancer. Researchers have discovered an important new protective role of the Fra-1 protein, which neutralizes the damage caused by agents, such as the analgesic drug acetaminophen. This is the first study to reveal a function of Fra-1 in protecting this … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results