Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Repair of aged tissue can be enhanced by inhibiting signals from neighboring cells

Researchers have discovered how regenerative capacity of intestinal epithelium declines when we age. Targeting of an enzyme that inhibits stem cell maintaining signaling rejuvenates the regenerative potential of an aged intestine. This finding may open ways to alleviate age-related gastrointestinal problems, reduce side-effects of cancer treatments, and reduce healthcare costs in the ageing society by promoting recovery.

from Healthy Aging News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LV9BrJ

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