Spinach-protein may offer treatment for alcohol abuse, mood disorders
A
large protein found in spinach
may aid in the development of new medications for millions around the world
dealing with alcohol use disorders, chronic
pain and mood disorders,
researchers said.
The
study, led by researchers from the Purdue University, discovered two peptides
which are naturally metabolic products of Rubisco -- a large protein found in
many plants like spinach -- that may aid in the development of new medications.
"These
disorders are currently not adequately managed," said Richard van Rijn,
Assistant Professor at Purdue.
"Better
medications that take a more holistic approach and produce fewer side effects
will be beneficial.
"We
discovered that these peptides selectively activate the known beneficial
pathways without activating the 'side-effect pathways' of the receptor,"
van Rijn added. Read
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