Shifting cellular energy metabolism may help treat cardiovascular disease
Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 16:21
in Health & Medicine
Drugs that target the way cells convert nutrients into energy could offer new approaches to treating a range of conditions including heart attack and stroke. Using a new way to screen for potential drugs, researchers have identified several FDA-approved agents, including an over-the-counter anti-nausea drug, that can shift cellular energy metabolism processes in animals.