Scientists develop new compound to prevent cells from dying
Scientists at Australia’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research developed a new compound that could be a game-changer for medical emergencies and surgeries to prevent cells from dying.
The new compound is able to keep cells, which would normally die as a result of the natural process called apoptosis, alive and functioning.
The new drug referred to as “cell death blocker” has the potential to minimise cellular damage after heart attacks and could also help to preserve organs longer for transplant patients.
Created after an 11-year research collaboration involving government funding and various health organisations, study lead, Prof. David Huang, said the discovery could be invaluable for the future of medical care.
