Author: Ting Ting Hong
Published: May 19th 2014
Link: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/277002.php
Article:
A researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute recently discovered the importance of the B1N1 protein. This protein helps to capture materials such as calcium inside microscopic folds in the left ventricle known as T-tubules. These folds hold materials that help to keep the heart rate consistent by transferring the electrical signal more effectively. While it was originaly speculated that the B1N1 protein actually produced these folds, it was later discovered that rather than that the protein traps chemicals that control the hearts rhythm. This, along with the observation that before heart problems levels of B1N1 are often lower, provides a very distinct correlation between the B1N1 protein and heart diseases.
Relevance:
The B1N1 protein is an important factor in keeping the heart healthy. This connects to our units about the circulatory system by directly affecting the main organ of the system, the heart. In addition it connects to the presentation given on the 16th by referencing irregular heartbeats, which were discussed during that.
Summary By: Alex Osler
Have there been any medications produced that increase the amount of the B1N1 protein in order to prevent heart diseases?
ReplyDeleteHow does the protein capture materials?
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