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The CGRP receptor - Investigating the structure and function of a special proteinUniversity of Birmingham | Dr Alex Conner
New treatments are urgently needed to combat heart disease, one of the biggest killers in the UK. Understanding the molecular basis for the normal function of the heart and circulatory system is central to being able to develop new ways to ...
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Research finds Covid-19 spike protein binds to cells in the heart and could help to explain some effects of severe infection
This early research looks at what happens when cells within the small blood vessels of the heart are exposed to high levels of the spike protein in a laboratory setting. It could help to start to explain some of the effects of severe Covid-19 infection, where levels of the virus are particularly high.
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Studying the role of AmpII protein and t-tubules in the heartUniversity of Manchester | Professor Andrew Trafford
Professor Andrew Trafford and his team at the University of Manchester are studying proteins called amphiphysins to find out how they are involved in heart muscle contraction. For heart muscle cells to contract efficiently to pump blood...
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Uncovering how platelets and excess fat in the bloodstream interact and damage blood vessels.University of Leeds | Professor Khalid Naseem
Blood platelets are cells that become sticky and clump together to form blood clots to stop us from bleeding after injury. However, platelets can also form dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. We know that peopl...
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Video: What's the difference between congenital and inherited heart disease?
Congenital and inherited heart and circulatory disease are both conditions you are born with. Our animation explains the differences and the most common ones.
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Detailed map of the heart could lead to new treatments
Scientists we part-fund have created a cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart, to understand how the organ functions, and to shed light on what goes wrong in heart disease.
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BHF Professor Kinya Otsu to take up leadership of the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Centre in Japan
We are pleased to announce that BHF Professor Kinya Otsu has been appointed as President of the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Centre in Japan.
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The link between immune cells and high blood pressureUniversity of Edinburgh | Dr Neeraj Dhaun
High blood pressure (hypertension) is an important risk factor for heart disease, and its cause remains unclear in most people. Recent studies have suggested that a particular cell within the immune system, the macrophage, is involved in th...
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Which foods add the most sugar to our diets?
Which foods contribute the most sugar to our diets? And what are free sugars? We take a look at the culprits and offer tips on how to cut down.
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My job as a lawyer was stressful and it contributed to my heart disease
Rachel Boothroyd was working as a successful lawyer in the city when she felt something was wrong with her body. "I thought heart disease was a risk I could manage – I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, and I watch what I eat. I thought I could stay on top of it, but heart disease came into my life as it does for so many people. It’s one of the biggest killers in the UK."