UF scientists discover compound that could lead to new blood pre...

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Wed, 04/30/2008 - 23:00

(University of Florida) Using a powerful supercomputer, University of Florida researchers processed 140,000 prospective drug compounds to find one that dramatically lowers blood pressure, improves heart function, and prevents damage to the heart and kidneys in rats with persistent hypertension.


 

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