New antibodies, which could slow down aging, are now being developed by researchers at UOC (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya). They are currently working with medical experts at the University of Leicester of the United Kingdom.
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They said that the new antibody could act like a smart bomb that destroys old cells to slow down the aging process.
"We now have, for the first time, an antibody-based drug that can be used to help slow down cellular senescence in humans," said the new research's leading expert, Dr. Salvador Macip, one of the experts at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.
He added that the new antibody treatment is based on the current cancer therapies, which are specifically targeting cancer cells' active proteins. To give you more idea, here's how efficient the new aging treatment really is.
New Antibodies Slow Down Aging While Minimizing Side Effects
According to PhysOrg's latest report, these new antibodies work can identify the proteins that are on the surface of old or senescent cells.
After that, they would attack themselves into these proteins and release a drug that could remove them, thus killing the aged cells. The new antibody can do this without affecting the healthy cells. On the other hand, it also minimizes side effects.
Jess Baddams, paramedic, holds a blood sample as she poses for a photograph during an antibody testing program at the Hollymore Ambulance Hub of the West Midlands Ambulance Service, operated by the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, on June 5, 2020 in Birmingham, England. The British government is providing antibody testing to NHS and care home staff as part of the first phase of its antibody testing programme.
Involved medical experts said that their work not only maintains the physical appearance of an individual suffering from aging. They claimed that the new antibodies could also delay various age-related diseases.
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Other Anti-Aging Treatments
BioSpectrum Asia reported that pharmacological interventions are also efficient when it comes to slowing down aging.
On the other hand, this treatment also has a chance to prevent age-related medical conditions temporarily. Now, experts are suggesting new approaches that would make pharmacological treatment more effective.
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