by David Brown | Dec 30, 2021 | News
As people continue to live longer, certain medical conditions are going to become more common. This includes dementia, which can impact someone’s cognitive abilities. One of the most common forms of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals who develop...
by David Brown | Dec 28, 2021 | News
The Klotho protein occurs naturally in the human body. Scientists have been interested in this protein for years because of its links to anti-aging capabilities. Individuals with higher levels of this protein may have a slower aging process, have improved brain...
by David Brown | Dec 23, 2021 | News
For years, scientists have been looking at the Klotho protein because of its potential ability to slow the aging process. Now, it appears that there might be a link between this protein and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study was conducted by the Boston...
by David Brown | Dec 21, 2021 | News
Klotho is defined as a transmembrane protein that is detected mainly in the brain and kidneys. Klotho is also expressed in kidney distal convoluted tubules and parathyroid cells, and it mediates the role of FGF-23 (a protein that is encoded by the FGF23 gene) in...
by David Brown | Dec 16, 2021 | News
The Klotho protein, which was discovered in 1997, was first noticed in transgenic mice. There is a mutation that showed up on this protein. This mutation indicated faster aging and ultimately a shorter lifespan. The four-week-old mice showed many premature signs of...
