Removing fat in atherosclerosis

Drugs which remove fat from blocked arteries

Fat staining (red) of the atherosclerotic plaque

The Delibegovic laboratory studies novel ways to treat heart disease and diabetes. We recently demonstrated that Trodusquemine (a drug undergoing clinical trials in cancer) decreases atherosclerotic plaque size and improves glucose metabolism.

Investigators:

• Prof Mirela Delibegovic (Research scientist, University of Aberdeen)
• Dr Nimesh Mody (Research scientist, University of Aberdeen)
• Dr Heather Wilson (Research scientist, University of Aberdeen)