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MPL-C data

November 20, 1995 8:00 AM UTC

RIBI reported animal data showing that 24-hour pretreatment with MPL-C protects against damage to the heart from ischemia. The agent reduced infarct size by more than 50 percent compared to controls.

Data from one dog model suggests that MPL-C influences the adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium ( KATP) channel, which can protect against intracellular overload of calcium. ...