Sep 6, 2022
Scientists Find That the Loss of a “Youth” Protein Could Drive Aging
Posted by Germen Roding in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, life extension
Did they unlock one of the vital keys to stop aging?
According to a recent National Eye Institute (NEI) study in mice, loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which protects retinal support cells, may promote age-related changes in the retina.
Age-related retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), can cause blindness since the retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. The new information could help develop medicines to stop AMD and other aging conditions of the retina. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. NEI is part of the National Institutes of Health.
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