Forbes·3 min read·hard
Related Muscle Loss No More? It Could Come Down To This Newly Discovered Molecule
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs
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Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered a sulfur-based molecule called lipoic acid trisulfide that enhances the function of a key muscle-repair protein. This finding could lead to new treatments for age-related muscle loss by strengthening the body's natural repair mechanisms.
Topline Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have identified a molecule that shields the body's key muscle-repair protein from age-related chemical damage and more than doubles its strength—a finding that could change how scientists tackle age-related muscle loss.
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