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Vampire Bat Venom may Help Treat High Blood Pressure, Stroke

by Thilaka Ravi on Jun 26 2013 7:57 PM

Scientists have identified ways in which bats prevent blood from clotting saying vampire bat venom could become an important ingredient for medicines of stroke and high blood pressure.

 Vampire Bat Venom may Help Treat High Blood Pressure, Stroke
Vampire bat venom could become an important ingredient for medicines of stroke and high blood pressure, conclude an international team of scientists who have identified ways in which bats prevent blood from clotting.
The researchers, led by the University of Queensland's Bryan Fry have found three new types of anticoagulants and two new compounds that open arteries in the skin to increase blood flow, Stuff.co.nz reported.

Discovered in the venom of the common vampire bat from Central and South America, Professor Fry said the compounds had significant potential for future drug design and development.

Source-ANI


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