Epigenetic drugs could protect blood vessels in obesity and diabetes

MedicalXpress | Jun 18, 2026

People with obesity and type 2 diabetes are at high risk of blood vessel damage. This risk depends not only on the genes a person carries, but also on how they are "read." By changing the epigenetic reading signals in the thin fat layer surrounding arteries and veins, researchers led by the University of Zurich were able to reduce inflammation and improve blood vessel health in both mice and human tissue.