Activation of the farnesoidâX receptor protects against gastrointestinal injury caused by nonâsteroidal antiâinflammatory drugs in mice
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FXR was essential to maintain gastric and intestinal mucosal barriers. FXR agonists protected against gastric injury caused by ASA and NSAIDs by a CSEâmediated mechanism. (Source: British Journal of Pharmacology)
Komen Foundation VP resigns after funding controversy
Karen Handel, a vice president with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, resigned her position Tuesday following a controversy over funding for Planned Parenthood projects, the foundation said. (Source: CNN.com - Health)