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Researchers reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension in mouse models

Medicine & Health / Research

created Oct 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have identified a key protein that promotes the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension in humans and mice. This groundbreaking discovery has implications for ...


Cellular crosstalk linked to lung disease

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Crosstalk between cells lining the lung (epithelial cells) and airway smooth muscle cells is important in lung development. However, it has also been shown to contribute to several lung diseases, including asthma and pulmonary ...


MicroRNAs hold promise for treating diseases in blood vessels

MicroRNAs hold promise for treating diseases in blood vessels

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jul 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A newly discovered mechanism controls whether muscle cells in blood vessels hasten the development of both atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, according to an article published online ...


Heart protein regulates blood vessel maintenance

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created May 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers identify a protein that regulates the physical state of blood vessels. The biochemical processes involved in this regulation are important in the study of cardiovascular health.


Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Apr 13, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Individuals who take aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clotting by inhibiting the accumulation of platelets appear more likely to have tiny, asymptomatic areas of bleeding in the brain, according to a report ...