Scientists Discover Enzyme 'Off Switch' to Combat Cholesterol and Inflammation
TL;DR
Scientists at the University of Texas at Arlington discovered that blocking the enzyme IDO1 can restore macrophages' ability to process cholesterol during inflammation, potentially preventing diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Targeting IDO1 and nitric oxide synthase could lead to new treatments for inflammation-related illnesses.
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