Augusta University
New targets found to reduce blood vessel damage in diabetes
Itโs a metal we worry thieves will steal from our air conditioners or power lines, but inside our bodies too much copper can result in a much larger loss.
A key enzyme that helps our proteins fold and function properly may also be a good therapeutic target to improve blood vessel health in diseases like diabetes and atherosclerosis, scientists say. The enzyme is protein disulfide isomerase, or PDI...
