Enzyme explains angina in diabetics
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - 11:31
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have shown that an enzyme called arginase might have a key part to play in the development of cardiovascular disease in patients who already have type II diabetes. According to the team, arginase prevents the formation of protective nitrogen oxide in the blood vessels, and treatments that inhibit this enzyme reduce the risk of angina in diabetics.