Researchers discover powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 15:56
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry (www.ohsu.edu/sod) have discovered that nitric oxide is a powerful regulator of a molecule that plays a critical role in the development and function of the nervous system. The finding could someday play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure, which affects about one in three adults in the United States.
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