Can Carbon monoxide act as a Potential Drug ?

  CO, which is a colorless, odorless gas released from incomplete combustion of fuel. It is considered as one of the most deadly gases. This is because inhalation of  high concentration of carbon monoxide can cause toxic syndrome in the body, leading to death. Research has shown, around 400  deaths are caused every year  in America due to exposure of carbon monoxide for prolonged time. In addition, 5000 Americans are sent to hospitals due to burning of their furnaces in poorly ventilated spaces. Despite its toxic effects, new research has shown that exposure to carbon monoxide at low concentrations in controlled hospitalized settings can act as a mediator to many conditions. These include sepsis, sickle cell, inflammation due to organ transplantation of kidney, heart, and lungs , cystic fibrosis and heart diseases. Although inhalation of carbon monoxide  has shown many positive effects in the treatment of many diseases , scientists are providing new ways to...