Protein That Overcomes Alcohol May Limit Heart Attach Damage
According to an article published in eFluxMedia, a new rat study has revealed that a molecule named Alda-1 that helps the body overcome the effects of alcohol may help to inhibit damage to the heart following a heart attack. This molecule activates an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) which then assists in the ingestion and processing of alcohol.
The research appears to be in its very preliminary state, but it seems the introduction of the molecule makes the heart resistant to localized damage caused by the deficiency in oxygen. This could have wide benefits in critical heart care management, and could lessen the long term deficits that follow these events.
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