Scientists identify a new diagnostic and therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease – Medical Xpress

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have identified a mitochondrial protein as a potential marker for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and as a possible target for future treatments. The study is published today in the journal Nature.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, with most deaths from CVD caused by a heart attack or stroke. The leading underlying cause of the blood clots triggering these events is atherosclerosis,…

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