Researchers identify new drug targets in RNA to treat heart and blood vessel disease

European researchers have mapped non-coding RNA molecules as potential therapeutic targets for vascular diseases, a finding that could accelerate development of treatments for heart attacks and strokes. The discovery opens a new class of drug candidates for pharmaceutical companies and may reshape treatment strategies for diseases that remain leading causes of death globally.

Originaltitel: Targeting non-coding RNAs for novel treatment strategies in vascular diseases