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Muscle-aging study points to a way to revive repair signals
Key Takeaways
- Researchers focused on HGF, a protein that activates muscle stem cells during repair.
- Aging can nitrate HGF at two sites, weakening its ability to bind the c-Met receptor.
- A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appeared to create a stronger, more resilient form of HGF.
- The finding suggests a possible future route to treat age-related muscle loss, but not a ready therapy.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com