Anti-aging protein in blood cells helps slow cognitive decline
A link between longevity and aging (not certain how novel this is)
The number of people experiencing age-related cognitive decline is increasing as life expectancies increase around the globe. Oxygen levels in blood decrease with age. Adenosine receptor A2B, a protein found on the membranes of red blood cell membranes that helps release oxygen so the body can use it, may naturally slow down the aging process in the brain.
ADORA2B helps to get oxygen into the brain at the right time, reducing the aging of the brain. ADORA2B levels are expected to naturally decrease with age. Further tests will be required to determine if drugs that activate ADORA2B reduce cognitive decline.
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Anti-aging Protein in Blood Cells Helps Slow Cognitive Decline
