Brock University Researcher Studies "Protein Rust" as a Possible Cause of Heart Disease and Stroke
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A researcher at Brock University in Ontario is studying how damaged proteins may contribute to heart disease and stroke. The research is led by Sze, who holds a Canada Research Chair. Canada Research Chairs are funded by the federal government to support top researchers at Canadian universities.
Sze describes the damaged proteins as "protein rust." This term is used to explain how these proteins change over time and become harmful. The proteins affect blood vessels, which carry oxygen and nutrients to the heart, the brain and other organs. When blood vessels are not working well, the body's organs may not receive what they need to stay healthy.
The study focuses on the connection between protein rust and two serious health problems. Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of illness and death in Canada. By learning more about how damaged proteins affect blood vessels, researchers hope to better understand how these conditions develop. This knowledge could help scientists find new ways to detect or prevent them in the future.
The work is still ongoing, and more research will be needed before any new treatments or medical guidance can be developed. However, the project shows how Canadian universities are contributing to the study of diseases that affect many people across the country.
Sources: Brock University
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