Life Sciences
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Scientists identify new heart failure drug target in the carotid body
Researchers have pinpointed P2X₃ receptors in the carotid body—a small sensory organ in the neck—as a potential therapeutic target for treating heart failure. The finding could unlock a new class of drugs to manage a condition affecting millions globally, representing a meaningful addition to the limited treatment options currently available.
Originaltitel: Purinergic P2X<sub>3</sub> receptors in the carotid body as new therapeutic targets for controlling heart failure