Protein SIRT5 linked to healthy heart function
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
A strong connection between a protein, SIRT5, and healthy heart function has been identified by researchers. SIRT5 has the ability to remove a harmful protein modification known as lysine succinylation, which robs the heart of its ability to burn fatty acids efficiently to generate the energy needed for pumping.