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Localized RNAi and Ectopic Gene Expression in the Medicinal Leech
Published on: April 17, 2008
[Medicinal leeches: their medical use in the therapy clinic]
Abstract:
The authors analyze the laboratory and instrumental data obtained before and after single administration of leeches. Demonstrate that the animal's saliva corrects the coagulation properties of the circulating blood; inhibits platelet aggregation; that it may be used for blood letting; possesses hypotensive and anti-sclerotic properties; improves myocardial supply and its contractility. Based on a large clinical material the authors provide evidence for advisability of the use of hirudotherapy in patients suffering from coronary heart disease, essential hypertension, atherosclerosis, chronic cer pulmonale, and circulatory decompensation.
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