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Senolytic drugs boost key protective protein

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers say senolytic drugs can boost a key protein in the body that may protect older people against aspects of aging and a range of diseases. Their findings, which are published in eBioMedicine demonstrate this in mice and human studies. Senolytics developed at Mayo Clinic and given once clear the bloodstream of senescent or "zombie" cells. These cells contribute to multiple diseases and negative aspects of aging. This study shows…

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Stealth nanomedicines combat cancer and cut toxic effects of chemo

Nanomedicines – typically drugs hidden within nanoscopic fatty membranes (‘ liposomes ’) – have potential to transform chemotherapy treatments, improving drug delivery and reducing toxic side effects for thousands of cancer patients every year. Now, world first research conducted by the University of South Australia has identified that the frequently used chemotherapy drug ( 5-FU or Fluorouraci...