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Researchers Pinpoint Protein That May Halt the Progression of Heart Disease


Scientists have uncovered the protective role of the protein GADD45A in guarding the heart from harmful stress responses. When the heart is placed under greater strain, its ventricular wall can thicken, a process known as cardiac hypertrophy. This change is a natural adjustment that helps ease pr

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