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Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’
HealthClinical study
Researchers found that patients taking rentosertib showed changes in blood proteins, appearing biologically younger.
The study's findings are preliminary, requiring more research for confirmation.
- A drug being developed to treat a serious lung disease may also help to slow the aging process, researchers say.
- In a small clinical study, patients who took rentosertib – developed by Insilico Medicine in Massachusetts – showed changes in blood proteins that made them appear biologically younger.
- Several tests estimated that after treatment, the patients were biologically about three to four years younger.
Key Takeaways
- Rentosertib may slow biological aging
- Patients appeared 3-4 years younger biologically after treatment
- Rentosertib is being developed to treat a serious lung disease
- Patients in a small clinical study showed signs of biological aging reversal
- Blood protein changes made patients appear 3-4 years younger biologically
- Findings are preliminary and require further research
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- Right: Researchers caution that findings are preliminary, with more research needed.
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- Further research to confirm findings
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Potential for a new approach to slow biological aging
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