Genetic defects could increase risk of severe myocarditis in childhood
So far, there are hardly any clues to predict the course of myocarditis in children. Genetic diagnostics could help here.
New therapeutic approach for COVID-19 aims to prevent thrombosis and inflammation
The protein rNAPc2 has an anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effect. A biotech company is now obtaining the worldwide patent rights for the use of the active ingredient in order to bring it to market maturity for the Covid 19 therapy.
A flaw in the protein factories makes hearts grow too fast
Researchers have found a previously unknown cause for cardiac hypertrophy, i.e. the increase in heart muscle mass. Deviations in the genetic material disrupt the entire protein production.
Researchers rely on the immune system to prevent atherosclerosis
In animal models, scientists were able to show that a deficiency of a certain signalling protein protects against dangerous unstable vascular deposits.
Hospital germ is key to weight loss
A bacterium known as the hospital germ makes it harder for the body to absorb food through the intestinal wall on a severely calorie-restricted diet - but without causing symptoms of illness.
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