Study shows protein that reverses aging of skeletal muscle

Medical Xpress, News-Medical.net and Technology.org reported on a research led by Stelios Andreadis that found the protein NANOG, which was named for the mythical land of everlasting youth in Irish folklore, is effective at reversing aging in skeletal muscle cells.

“Ultimately, the work could help lead to new treatments or therapies that help reverse cellular senescence, and aid the many people suffering from age-related disorders,” says Andreadis, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.

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