Immune cells produce chemical messenger that prevents heart disease–related inflammation - Science Daily

In the bone marrow, B cells produce a chemical messenger called acetylcholine that prevents inflammation in the heart and blood vessels by blocking white blood cell production. Tapping into this process may help scientists target inflammation in cardiovascula…

The immune system's white blood cells, which are produced in the bone marrow, mostly help to defend against bacteria and injury, but sometimes they can turn against the body -- for example, in cardio… [+3123 chars]

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