Latest Cardiovascular and circulatory system biotechnology articles and news on biotech industry leaders, emerging biotech companies in Spain

Descubren el proceso mediante el cual las legumbres ayudan a reducir el riesgo de sufrir diabetes tipo 2

by Universitat Rovira i Virgili

2 months ago
huella metabolómica, legumbres

Hasta ahora no se había identificado la huella metabolómica de este alimento en relación a la enfermedad. La investigación la ha liderado un equipo de la URV-IISPV-CIBERobn

Identifican un gen relacionado los defectos cardíacos en el síndrome de Down

by Revista Genética Médica

2 months ago
gen DYRK1A, síndrome de Down

Investigadores del Instituto Francis Crick y el University College London señal gen DYRK1A como causante de los defectos cardíacos en el síndrome de Down y potencial diana para futuras terapias.

New tool for estimating population genetic risk to comune diseases

by IRB Lleida. Institut de Recerca Biomèdica

2 months ago
PRScomp, polygenic risk score (PRS), GWAS

It has been developed a bioinformatics tool for estimating the genetic risk of suffering common diseases such as diabetes, heart attacks or cancer in a certain population.

New experimental drug to control hypertension

by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

2 months ago
ITH13001, hipertensión

An international research team, led by the Rey Juan Carlos University, has demonstrated the beneficial effect of a new compound derived from melatonin for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders ass...

Researchers identify a new mechanism that could improve the efficiency of diabetes treatments

by Universitat de Barcelona

2 months ago
GDF15 protein, AMPK protein, SMAD3, gluconeogenesis, hyperglycaemia

The study reveals that GDF15 inhibits glucose synthesis in the liver. This pathway plays a decisive role in the generation of hyperglycaemia (increased blood glucose levels) in patients with type 2 di...

Investigadores de IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND demuestran los efectos del dimetil fumarato en el metabolismo energético

by Bionand

2 months ago
dimetil fumarato (DMF), angiogénesis

Investigadores de IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, pertenecientes al grupo ‘SIBIUMA, Bases Moleculares de los Sistemas Biológicos’ y vinculados al Departamento de Biología Molecular y Bioquímica de la...

Differences found in gut microbiota between men and women with ischemic stroke

by Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

2 months ago
gut microbiota, ischemic stroke, Fusobacteriaceae

This study is the first to indicate that there are differences in gut microbiota between men and women who have suffered an ischemic stroke, identifying high levels of Fusobacteriaceae in women as a s...

The challenge of combining Statin Therapy and Physical Activity to reduce cardiovascular risk

by Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria - Ibs Granada

2 months ago
Statin, Physical Activity

The study, published in the journal Pharmacological Research, presents guidelines to enhance the benefits of statins and physical activity, adapting the recommendations to various patient profiles in ...

UPV develops a computational simulation methodology to identify the optimal drug dose to prevent arrhythmias

by Universitat Politècnica de València

2 months ago
Torsade de Pointes

It has been has developed a computational simulation methodology to assess the risk of different drugs inducing cardiac arrhythmias, specifically Torsade de Pointes, as a side effect.

iAds: adenovirus vectors for vaccines and gene transfer

by Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB)

2 months ago
iAds, Adenoviruses, gene therapy

The multi-faceted consortium proposes an innovative approach to overcome these limitations and to construct a pathway for developing improved vectors for clinical gene transfer. By synergising French,...

IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND y Plataforma en Nanomedicina se sitúa como uno de los líderes en el ámbito nacional en Investigación Biomédica

by Bionand

2 months ago
IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND

El Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga y Plataforma en Nanomedicina (IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND) se consolida como uno de los líderes en el ámbito nacional en investigación en salud. M�...

Predicción avanzada del infarto de miocardio inminente mediante biomarcadores en sangre

by Revista Genética Médica

2 months ago
infarto de miocardio, péptido natriurético cerebral tipo B

Investigadores de la Universidad de Uppsala, la Universidad de Cambridge y otras instituciones han desarrollado una herramienta predictiva que permite estimar el riesgo inminente de sufrir un primer i...