Johns Hopkins Medicine: Protein Plays Unexpected Dual Role in Protecting Brain From Oxidative Stress Damage
November 04, 2025
November 04, 2025
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 4 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins Medicine issued the following news release:
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Protein Plays Unexpected Dual Role in Protecting Brain from Oxidative Stress Damage
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that the enzyme biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) plays a direct protective role against oxidative stress in neurons, independent of its role producing the yellow pigment bilirubin.
In this study of genetically engine . . .
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Protein Plays Unexpected Dual Role in Protecting Brain from Oxidative Stress Damage
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that the enzyme biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) plays a direct protective role against oxidative stress in neurons, independent of its role producing the yellow pigment bilirubin.
In this study of genetically engine . . .