Could this enzyme help remove 'zombie' cells from our tissues?
medicalxpress - Our population is aging. The United Nations reports that by 2050, the number of people age 85 and older on our planet is set to triple. But a longer life span isn't the same as a longer health span (the number of years we spend healthy). Salk Institute sc…
AI Summary: Researchers identified an enzyme that selectively targets senescent “zombie” cells, restoring tissue function in preclinical models and hinting at anti‑aging and therapeutic possibilities. The findings generated excitement for potential disease‑modifying strategies, but experts caution that translating enzyme‑based fixes from mice to humans will require careful safety studies and sober expectations.
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