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Experimental Drug Research Provides Promising Results

by: Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 24 2008, Article # 12361
Endotoxemia. Septic shock. Intestinal ischemia. What do all these ailments have in common? Based on recent studies, some researchers think an investigational drug called pirfenidone might be a treatment option for all three. "Pirfenidone, which is currently approved for oral use in humans, is a unique drug with anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic (anti-scarring) properties that has promising benefits in the treatment of fibrotic conditions affecting ...



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