Sophisticated Molecule Plays Role In Fertility, Blood Pressure, Digestion, Mental Health

Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 23:28 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have discovered the secrets of a sophisticated molecule that plays a role in many aspects of human health from fertility to blood pressure; digestion to mental health. This has opened up the potential for discovery of new drugs to treat an enormous variety of conditions. The team shows how the IP3 receptor arranges itself into clusters to help broadcast vital chemical messages around cells in the form of calcium.

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