Enzyme Is Key To Clogged Arteries, Scientists Find
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 22:28
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have made an important discovery in understanding what causes arteries to clog up. They have discovered that an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-8 plays a crucial role in raising blood pressure and causing abnormal build-up of cells in the arteries -- both of which increase the risk of heart disease. The scientists say that their research could lead to new drugs for treating high blood pressure and preventing heart disease.