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Secrets of Longevity Protein revealed in New Study

Klotho proteins. Credit: Image courtesy of Yale University

Klotho proteins. Credit: Image courtesy of Yale University

Named after the Greek goddess who spun the thread of life, Klotho proteins play an important role in the regulation of longevity and metabolism. In a recent Yale-led study, researchers revealed the 3D structure of one of these proteins, beta-Klotho, illuminating its intricate mechanism and therapeutic potential. The study findings, published in Nature, could have implications for therapies developed to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers, the researchers said.

The Klotho family of 2 receptor proteins are located on the surface of cells of specific tissues...

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