Inhibiting fatty acids in immune cells decreases atherosclerosis risk
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 16:07
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have found a way to significantly reduce atherosclerosis in mice that does not involve lowering cholesterol levels or eliminating other obesity-related problems. They did it by interfering with production of a substance called fatty acid synthase, an enzyme that converts dietary sugars into fatty acids in the liver.