Source: Oregon State University
Date: September 28, 2006
Summary:
Scientists in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University have discovered a new technique to let them watch, visualize and precisely measure a key oxidant in animal cells. The oxidant plays a key role in both normal biological processes and -- when it accumulates to excess -- the destruction or death of cells and various disease processes. Researchers believe the findings, published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are an important breakthrough that could dramatically speed research advances on some of the most significant degenerative human diseases, from Lou Gehrig's Disease to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and aging.
Commentary: Hopefully this finding will eventually be translated into an effective therapy to prevent or treat diseases in which cell death occurs, such as Alzheimer's Disease, stroke, and the conditions mentioned above, and result in improved quality of life for patients.
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