Source: VIB, Flanders Interuniversity Institute of Biotechnology
Posted: July 13, 2006
Summary;
Gaining a better understanding of cells that die off in a controlled manner will enable a better understanding of age-related conditions, such as dementia. Researchers have discovered the function of the PARL protein. By studying mice that are unable to produce PARL, the researchers have discovered the significance of this protein in controlled cell death. An important step toward a good understanding of the ageing processes and of diseases like Parkinson's disease.
Commentary: Hopefully this research can eventually be translated into effective human therapies to treat, or even reverse, the effect of age-related diseases and conditions.
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