Researchers Use Novel Mass Spec Approach to Find Leech Molecules With Therapy Potential

Oct 28, 2005

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A group of researchers in Spain have used a novel mass spectrometry approach called Intensity Fading MALDI MS to discover small proteins and peptides in leeches that could potentially lead to a treatment for cardiovascular disease by blocking blood coagulation.

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