Suppressing a Single Gene Could Extend Human Life by Years!

Scientists, In their studies on mice He chose to suppress a single gene. As a result of the research, it was revealed that suppressing this gene extended the lifespan of mice by 25 percent, while the procedure also has a chance to be successful in humans.

In the new study, scientists tested middle-aged mice interleukin-11′He injected antibodies that would suppress its activities. This protein is known as a structure associated with aging activities in human cells. In research mice that were 17 months old (55 years old in human years) Antibody vaccine was given every three weeks. Mice in the control group did not receive antibodies. Mice receiving antibodies lived 25% longer.

They were also seen to protect their health

The treated rodents not only lived longer, They also managed to protect their health. For example, these mice were fitter and stronger than the mice in the control group. Additionally, 61% of untreated mice developed cancer, compared to 16% of treated mice.

The results of the study, In case of suppression of IL-11 It can provide significant advantages in combating the negative effects of aging. from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom Professor Joao Pedro de Magalhes, described this study as a very impressive work. On the other hand, although these results are promising, new studies need to be conducted on the subject. Scientists first need to discover how suppressing this gene prevents aging. Suppression of this gene is currently being tested for some treatments.

Research on July 17 It was published in Nature.