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Gene transfer improves diabetes-linked heart ailment

VETERANS AFFAIRS RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS Researchers with the VA San Diego Healthcare System and the University of California San Diego have shown that a gene transfer technique can combat heart dysfunction caused by diabetes.  Working with mice, the researchers showed that a single injection to promote the expression of the hormone urocortin 2 (UCn2) increased left ventricle function and improved how...