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First heart signaling atlas could help identify drugs that act directly on heart muscle
QIMR Berghofer researchers have created the most detailed map yet of the chemical signals that control heart function, opening new avenues for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease.
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QIMR Berghofer researchers have created the most detailed map yet of the chemical signals that control heart function, opening new avenues for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart disease. The online resource, called Cardiopedia-Ligand, catalogs how human heart tissue responds to more than 80 biological signals, creating an unprecedented reference tool for cardiac researchers, clinicians and industry.
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