Friday, April 3, 2020

Muscle protein abundant in the heart plays key role in blood clotting during heart attack

A prevalent heart protein known as cardiac myosin, which is released into the body when a person suffers a heart attack, can cause blood to thicken or clot -- worsening damage to heart tissue, a new study shows. A team made the unexpected finding after a series of experiments spanning three years and involving researchers from multiple collaborating institutions.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200402134610.htm

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