RealFeedApp Vascular walls lose elasticity with age
Researchers identified a micropeptide that prevents vascular calcification by accelerating the degradation of the protein PKM2. This mechanism avoids vessel stiffness and associated risks of heart attack or stroke.
- Field
- ageing and longevity
- What they did
- Scientists discovered a micropeptide that prevents blood vessel calcification by degrading the protein PKM2, which is responsible for bone tissue growth.
- Why it matters
- This could help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by stiff blood vessels, which is a major cause of aging and mortality.
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