Musings: Chocolate to tackle persistent cough

written by anjitha at Saturday, December 25, 2010

Researchers have claimed that chocolate could provide the key to tackling a persistent cough.

They are carrying out the final stages of clinical trials on a drug that contains theobromine, an ingredient naturally present in cocoa and chocolate.

If the trials are successful, the drug could be on the market within two years.

A research project set to begin next year will be the final phase of clinical trials of a drug called BC1036. The drug is being developed by SEEK, a leading UK privately-owned drug discovery group.

Read more: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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