Research finds new target in search for why statin drugs sometimes cause problems for some patients
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 18:00
in Health & Medicine
Statin drugs interact with a gap junction protein called GJC3 that releases ATP, a major signaling molecule for inflammation in the body, new research shows. This discovery provides a significant new target in the search for why statin drugs can sometimes cause harmful effects such as muscle toxicity in some patients.