Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called ‘lipoxin A4’ (LXA4) could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.
Monash UniversityNov 21 2024 Monash University drug discovery researchers have found that a natural fat molecule called ‘lipoxin A4’ could significantly reduce inflammation and improve function for diabetic hearts.
Senior author Dr. Chengxue Helena Qin, from the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences , said chronic inflammation plays a key role in these heart problems, causing ongoing damage to the diabetic heart over time. "This study opens up the possibility of more targeted and effective treatment possibilities for diabetic heart disease patients when combined with their usual blood sugar management medication," Dr. Kantharidis said.
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