Discovery of a protein to promote aging
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Last Update: 2015-08-07
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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A new study in Japan has found that the content of a protein in the elderly mice is much higher than that in the young mice If the protein is no longer produced in the mice, the risk of atherosclerosis and other diseases will be greatly reduced Researchers from Osaka University, Hokkaido University and Chiba University reported in the new online edition of cell magazine that they found that the "C1q" protein content in the blood of rats over 2 years old (the average life span of rats is about 2.5 years old) is five times higher than that of rats born two months old, and the protein will increase in multiple organs such as the heart and lungs The team believes that the "C1q" protein will disrupt tissue regeneration, and if the amount of this protein is excessive, it will promote aging Through gene manipulation, the research team produced mice that could not produce "C1q" protein The regeneration of muscles and other tissues of this mouse became very active, and symptoms such as heart failure, arteriosclerosis and diabetes were also improved The researchers said that there is also a "C1q" protein in the human body, and if drugs can be developed to inhibit the function of the protein, it is possible to prevent and treat the disease However, "C1q" protein has many positive effects on human body, so how to balance its advantages and disadvantages will be a big problem (Xinhua)
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