MicroRNAs function in the is to control gene function when the heart is developing. Da-Zhi Wang, Ph.D is a cardiology researcher at Boston's Children's Hospital and he is looking at two specific types of mRNA. He is looking at miR-19a and miR-19b.The findings could help prevent heart failure following a heart attack, which is, according to the researchers, "the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in humans." Wong and his team used a mouse model of a heart attack and delivered the mRNA and the results were positive.The first 10 days after a heart attack, the microRNAs reduced cell death and stopped the inflammatory reaction that typically damages the heart muscle during a heart attack. This research is promising and Professor Wong concludes by saying "MicroRNAs hold tremendous promise to become powerful tools to battle cardiovascular disease,"
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Further success and this would revolutionize that cardiovascular departments in every hospital, field of study, etc. Looking forward to updates on this one. That's dope!!!
ReplyDeleteI think Dr. Wang is on the right track when it comes to his discovery. If he continues looking into miR-19a and miR-19b, I think he will find more information on his study.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for society. Hopefully it would reduce the amount of people having to go under the knife.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your response! Being able to stop heart failure following a heart attack will make a huge impact. This would be a great improvement in cardiovascular surgery
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