{"id":119642,"date":"2025-02-27T11:01:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T08:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=119642"},"modified":"2025-02-27T11:01:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T08:01:43","slug":"scientists-discover-protein-that-could-reverse-cellular-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/science\/119642-scientists-discover-protein-that-could-reverse-cellular-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Discover Protein That Could Reverse Cellular Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have identified a protein, AP2A1, that may hold the key to reversing cellular aging, Earh.com reported. As cells age, they enter a state known as senescence, characterized by increased size and thicker stress fibers. The team discovered that manipulating AP2A1 levels in cells significantly affected their aging process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppressing AP2A1 in older cells resulted in rejuvenation, while overexpressing it in younger cells accelerated senescence. The study indicates a close interaction between AP2A1 and integrin \u03b21, a protein that anchors cells to their environment, suggesting a potential mechanism for maintaining the enlarged structure of senescent cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-110114.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-110114.png 941w, https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-110114-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-27-110114-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This discovery positions AP2A1 as a promising biomarker for aging and a target for medical interventions aimed at age-related diseases such as heart disease and osteoporosis. By addressing the root causes of aging, this research could lead to therapies that improve health and longevity, offering genuine rejuvenation rather than merely masking aging symptoms. The findings are published in the journal Cellular Signalling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Researchers at Osaka University in Japan have identified a protein, AP2A1, that may hold the key to reversing cellular aging, Earh.com reported. As cells age, they enter a state known as senescence, characterized by increased size and thicker stress fibers. The team discovered that manipulating AP2A1 levels in cells significantly affected their aging process. 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