S107 : benzothiazepine, coming soon to plugs that leak.

The compounds stabilise protein channels that would otherwise 'leak' calcium from muscle cells during strenuous exercise. Calcium is needed for muscle contraction and this 'leaking' effect weakens the contractions and is a causal factor in muscle fatigue.

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2009/January/23010901.asp

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at Sunday, March 08, 2009  

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