Klotho is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the KL gene.[5] This gene encodes a type-I membrane protein that is related to β-glucuronidases. Reduced production of this protein has been observed in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), and this may be one of the factors underlying the degenerative processes (e.g., arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis, and skin atrophy) seen inContinue reading “Klotho enzyme , calcium, insulin , Vitamin D and Alzheimer”
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New Molecule Protects Heart from Toxic Breast Cancer Drugs
Enzyme phosphoinositide 3-kinase gamma A new molecule has been found that protects the heart from toxic breast cancer drugs and also kills the cancerous tumour. The research from Italy addresses the burgeoning problem of heart disease in cancer survivors and is announced by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Dr Alessandra Ghigo, first author andContinue reading “New Molecule Protects Heart from Toxic Breast Cancer Drugs”