Targeting two proteins to prevent pulmonary hypertension

UIC researchers have identified two therapeutic targets for pulmonary arterial hypertension, an as-yet-incurable disease that can be caused by a parasite laying eggs in the abdomen. The targets represent an opportunity to diagnose, prevent and treat the life-threatening condition. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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