Peptide In Genetically Engineered Mice Mimics 'Good' Cholesterol
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 12:32
in Health & Medicine
At the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2012, a study showed that genetically engineered tomato plants produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when eaten In the study, mice that ate the freeze-dried, ground tomatoes had less inflammation and reduced atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in the arteries. read more