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...researchers found a particular mutation in the gene coding for ANP that doubled the risk of stroke in the overall population as well as in a subgroup that was classified as low-risk for strokes...
...independent teams at Harvard Medical School (HMS) made major finds in the field of stroke research in studies released this month...
Their finding is spurring debate over the possibility of using gene therapy in humans who have undergone genetic testing and are known to contain the mutant copy of the ANP gene, placing them at higher risk for a stroke...
...Rubatu, from the Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology at La Sapienza University, Rome, and Instituto Neurologico Mediterraneo, Neuromed, at Pozzilli, Italy, says, "We believe that this is an important finding toward the development of a more comprehensive way of assessing a person's overall risk of developing a stroke. The identification of genes and their molecular variants that contribute to strokes help us diagnose the risk earlier and suggest lifestyle modifications or develop new medicines to reduce the overall risk of stroke...
However, Ascherio cautioned against taking supplements. He instead recommended eating more fruits and vegetables, since they contain other beneficial nutrients, and potassium may not be the only substance that helps to reduce stroke risk. High levels of potassium can also be harmful to those with kidney problems...