Scientists, In their research on mice He chose to suppress a single gene. The study showed that suppressing this gene extended the lifespan of mice by 25 percent, while the procedure also has a chance of success 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) The antibody vaccine was given every three weeks. Mice in the control group received no antibodies. Mice that received 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. In addition, 61% of the untreated mice developed cancer, compared to 16% of the treated mice.

The results of the study, In case of suppression of IL-11 It may offer significant benefits in combating the negative effects of aging. from the University of Birmingham in the UK Professor João Pedro de Magalhesdescribed this study as a very impressive work. On the other hand, although these results are promising, new studies on this topic need to be conducted. Scientists must first discover how suppressing this gene prevents aging. Suppression of this gene is currently being tested for some treatments.

Research on July 17 It appeared in Nature.