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RGCB sheds light on heart disease risk reduction in patients with diabetes

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (UNI) Researchers at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) here have identified Cyclophilin A, a protein which is a known player in several human diseases, as a potential drug target for reducing risk of heart disease in patients with diabetes.
Heart attacks result from rupture of cholesterol plaque deposited on walls of arteries. A tear or rupture in the plaque would activate a repairing mechanism resulting in a blood clot. Such clots can completely block blood flow to the heart muscle and cause a heart attack.
"Patients with diabetes mellitus have increased risk of vascular disease and are prone to ruptures. Our research has shown that Cyclophilin A plays a major role in increasing the risk," Dr. Surya Ramachandran, a program scientist with the Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes Biology lab, RGCB, said in a press release here on Sunday.
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Kitex lays foundation stone for integrated fibre-to-apparel manufacturing cluster

28 Sep 2023 | 4:28 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) World' s second largest manufacturer of infant wear, KITEX has laid the foundation stone for an integrated fibre-to-apparel manufacturing cluster with a capacity of 7 lakh garments per day at an investment of Rs 1200 crore here on Thursday.

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Stalin, leaders, condole death of renowned Agri scientist Swaminathan

Stalin, leaders, condole death of renowned Agri scientist Swaminathan

28 Sep 2023 | 4:07 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin and leaders
of various parties condoled the death of eminent Agricultural scientist
and MSSRF Founder Prof M.S.Swaminathan here on Thursday.

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Swaminathan's groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed millions of lives, ensured India's food security: PM

Swaminathan's groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed millions of lives, ensured India's food security: PM

28 Sep 2023 | 3:59 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of
eminent agri scientist and MSSRF Founder M.S.Swaminathan in Chennai on
Thursday and his groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed the lives of
millions and ensured food security for the country..

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Telangana CM expresses shock over passing away of Renowned Agri scientist Swaminathan

28 Sep 2023 | 3:54 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday expressed deep shock at the demise of Father of India's Green Revolution, eminent Agricultural Scientist, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and Padma Vibhushan MS Swaminathan.

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Renowned agri scientist MS Swaminathan passes away

Renowned agri scientist MS Swaminathan passes away

28 Sep 2023 | 3:26 PM

Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) Renowned agricultural scientist and architect
of India's Green Revolution Prof M.S.Swaminathan passed away on
Thursday due to old age.

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