Scientists may have discovered a way to slow aging
Salk’s study is the first of its kind to show how cells in the circulatory system of humans change as they age and develop diseases.
Scientists at Salk have successfully created blood vessel cells with molecular markers that are age-related using skin cells, called fibroblasts, from both young and older patients. The team’s method, which will be published in eLife magazine on September 8, 2020 revealed why blood vessels become hardened and leaky with age. It also allowed researchers to identify new molecular target to slow down aging.
The vasculature plays a crucial role in aging, but its importance has been understated due to the difficulty of studying how these cells age. Martin Hetzer is the senior author of this paper and Salk’s Vice President and Chief Science Officer.
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Scientists May Have Discovered a Way to to Slow Aging by Direct Reprogramming of Human Cells
