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Pinpointing the proteins that promote atherosclerosisLancaster University | Professor David Middleton
Deposits of amyloid protein are probably better known for being involved in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. But there is increasing evidence that these amyloid ‘plaques’ also accumulate with the fatty deposits that ...
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Deciphering a surprising discovery in type 2 diabetesUniversity of Leeds | Dr Piruthivi Sukumar
Type 2 diabetes is a major global challenge. The condition can have a wide range of health consequences, including causing damage to blood vessels and raising the risk of a heart attack. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body’s cells can’t re...
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Building 3D models of ion channels for drug discoveryUniversity of Leeds | Dr Robin Bon
Ion channels are transporters that allow substances in and out of cells. Ion channels formed of TRPC1, TRPC4 and TRPC5 proteins are involved in several heart and circulatory diseases. It is very important to understand, in enough detail, th...
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Pulmonary hypertension - exploring a potential new treatmentUniversity of Manchester | Professor Alison Gurney
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) occurs when abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries carrying blood to the lungs causes damage to the right side of the heart. Symptoms include breathlessness or tiredness. The condition can lead ...
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The media and statinsLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Professor Krishnan Bhaskaran
Dr Krishnan Bhaskaran and his team are studying whether media interest in statin side effects caused fewer patients to start taking statins, or stop taking them. Statins are drugs used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart at...
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Finding genes that tell left from rightUniversity of Leeds | Professor Colin Johnson
Cilia are finger-like projections from cells that act as a cellular antenna to detect and respond to chemical or mechanical cues. Cilia are responsible for the development of the normal left-right asymmetry in the embryo, where different or...
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How do alterations in the giant protein titin increase the risk of sudden death?King's College London | Professor Mathias Gautel
Inherited heart muscle diseases, or cardiomyopathies, are frequent causes of heart failure and sudden cardiac death in adults and children. One heart muscle disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), is often caused by faults in the geneti...
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Do Popeye proteins lead to heart disease?Imperial College London | Professor Dr Thomas Brand
Popeye domain containing (Popdc) proteins, named after the cartoon character, are highly expressed in the heart and muscles. Mutations in Popdc genes have been associated with heart rhythm disorders and muscular dystrophy. Professor Tho...
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PUBLICATION
Annual Review 2016 for Northern IrelandBooklet, published on 06/10/2016
Our Annual Review 2016 for Wales details the highlights for BHF Northern Ireland, including how we've spent your donation, fundraising activities and new research we've funded.
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Annual Review 2016 for CymruBooklet
Our Annual Review 2016 for Wales details the highlights for BHF Cymru, including how we've spent your donation, fundraising activities and new research we've funded.
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