Scientists have identified aquaporin 9 (AQP9), a protein that regulates how liver cells process alcohol byproducts, as a potential therapeutic target for treating alcohol-associated liver disease and alcohol use disorder.
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Researchers identify potential therapeutic target for alcohol-associated liver disease and alcohol use disorder
Aquaporin 9 (AQP9) Protein identified
Regulates Toxin Absorption And Excretion Functions
Liver Disease & Addiction Conditions targeted
Published In Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication status
Therapeutic Treatment target
AQP9 Protein Identified discovery
Liver Disease & Alcohol Use Disorder conditions
Alcohol: Clinical And Experimental Research publication