by kimneo | Jun 9, 2022 | News
There has been a lot of research done during the past two years on a protein called Klotho. Discovered in mice in 1997, researchers found that a deficiency of this protein in mice caused them to age more quickly and die prematurely. As such, researchers believe that...
by kimneo | Jun 7, 2022 | News
Perhaps it is not surprising, particularly as we age, that the search for a “Fountain of Youth” becomes a more immediate task. That being said, however as Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon can attest, finding that iconic body of water is a fool’s errand. Or is it? ...
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...
