RealFeedApp Blocking enzyme AEP extends lifespan
Chinese researchers found that inhibiting asparagine endopeptidase (AEP) activity in aging mice increases lifespan by 17% and improves health.
- Field
- ageing and longevity
- What they did
- Researchers found that blocking the enzyme asparagine endopeptidase (AEP) extended the lifespan of mice by 17% and improved their health.
- Why it matters
- This could help people stay healthy in old age, as the activity of this enzyme is linked to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and DNA damage.
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