51cg

Drugs which remove fat from blocked arteries

Fat staining (red) of the atherosclerotic plaque

The Delibegovic laboratory studies novel ways to treat heart disease and diabetes. We recently demonstrated that Trodusquemine (a drug undergoing clinical trials in cancer) decreases atherosclerotic plaque size and improves glucose metabolism.

Investigators:

• Prof Mirela Delibegovic (Research scientist, 51cg)
• Dr Nimesh Mody (Research scientist, 51cg)
• Dr Heather Wilson (Research scientist, 51cg)