High blood pressure affects over 1 billion people globally and is linked to serious health issues such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, and dementia. There is no universal treatment for hypertension, but recent research suggests that targeting immune cells may offer new control methods. A study highlighted in Science magazine demonstrates that administering the hormone angiotensin II can induce hypertension in mice, while adding the molecule 2-HOBA to their water can significantly reduce blood pressure. This finding could lead to innovative hypertension treatments for humans. However, concerns exist regarding the applicability of angiotensin II treatment, as many individuals experience hypertension due to factors other than elevated angiotensin II levels, potentially limiting the effectiveness of this approach.
