Boosting a protective protein slows aging frailty and strengthens bones in mice

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Boosting a protective protein slows aging frailty and strengthens bones in mice
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Scientists increased levels of the anti-inflammatory protein tristetraprolin (TTP) in 22‑month‑old mice, improving grip strength, mobility, endurance, energy, and bone health while reducing frailty; results suggest potential future therapies for aging but human applications are not imminent, with further work planned on neuroinflammation and dementia.

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