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Apoptosis



Research from University of Halle-Wittenberg yields new data on apoptosis



May 13th, 2008

According to a study from Halle, Germany, "Bacterial toxins cause cardiac dysfunction and death through an inflammatory process, but the mechanism remains unclear. Simvastatin is recognized as having anti-inflammatory properties beyond its lipid-lowering effects."

"We examined Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin in isolated heart and in vivo models and tested simvastatin's effects in sepsis. Isolated Langendorff-perfused rat hearts were exposed to a recirculating perfusate containing alpha-toxin (0.5 mu g mL(-1)). Compared with controls, there was a significant increase in coronary perfusion pressure and fall in myocardial performance. Significant increases in p53...


Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-05-13)

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