Toxin-binding Protein Linked To Cardiovascular Health

... New research has revealed an unexpected role for a toxin-binding protein in regulating the carrier of so-called "bad cholesterol." Previously known for its role in recognizing industrial pollutants such as dioxins, the protein also responds to the most toxic forms of a cholesterol-carrying molecule in the blood, report researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. The new findings suggest that the dioxin-binding protein, named AHR, may act as a general protective system for the body, recognizing potentially dangerous substances and prompting steps to eliminate them. ...