Supercomputer-discovered drug could lead to new blood pressure medicines

May 5, 2008 | Source: KurzweilAI

University of Florida researchers used a supercomputer to compare the shapes of 140,000 molecules with the structure of the ACE2 enzyme, which protects against high blood pressure.

They found a drug that lowers blood pressure, improves heart function, and prevents damage to the heart.

University of Florida News Release