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Sunday, May 26, 2013

GDF 11

Growth Differentiation factor 11, a circulating protein in young mice, when given to old mice with age related CHF, causes a reversal of the stiffness and thickening. In short order the old organ looks young again. Further studies will attempt to see if the cardiac function and longevity of the mouse improve as well, and will it work on humans?
Loft redo et al!, Cell 153 p828 (2013)

posted by Clancy Hughes | 5/26/2013 06:28:00 PM

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