阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 researcher's work on hydrogen sulfide is focus in scientific world

(wednesday, july 2, 2008, thunder bay, on) 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is pleased to announce that research conducted by dr. rui wang, vice president (research), on hydrogen sulfide (h2s) has generated great interest in the scientific world.

the discovery of endogenous production of a "rotten gas," hydrogen sulfide (h2s), and its cellular and molecular effects is being written about by scientists. in a recent edition of the journals science news (week of march 8, 2008) and science (week of may 30, 2008), the discovery of the evolution of hydrogen sulfide and its huge impact on biomedical research were presented, and the pioneering contribution of dr. rui wang to this exciting scientific advancement was recognized. this recognition from the scientific community underscores the research value that 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 researchers contribute on the international stage. both articles present the research that dr. wang and others have conducted on hydrogen sulfide, one of so- called gasotransmitters.

dr. rui wang is a cihr-supported researcher. his research team discovered that h2s is produced in the cardiovascular system in a process catalysed by an enzyme called cse in 2001. dr. wang further demonstrated that h2s specifically increased the activity of one group of proteins, namely atp-sensitive potassium channels (katp channel). the opening of these channels leads to the dilation of blood vessels and lowers blood pressure levels. other important biomedical implications of h2s include its role in promoting the development of diabetes.

dr. wang says, "my team and i are understandably excited over the acknowledgment of the import of our work from our peers. the scientific rigor with which both science news and science approach their editorial content speaks volumes about our research. this honour puts 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 on a par with the world's research-intensive institutions."

for further information on this media release, please contact eleanor abaya, director of communications at 343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.

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