Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Link between blood vessel inflammation, malfunctioning cellular powerhouses

Scientists have uncovered a novel mechanism by which abnormalities in mitochondrial fission in endothelial cells contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. They further show how the fission-fusion balance can be stabilized to lower inflammation using salicylate, the main active ingredient in everyday pain-relieving drugs like aspirin.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200511092931.htm

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