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A novel ‘senolytic’ strategy for treating agi - EurekAlert


Aging-related physiological decline and the accumulation of senescent or aging cells in bodily tissues can trigger a number of diseases. The removal of senescent cell, also known as ‘senolysis,’ can therefore, serve as an effective strategy against aging-related diseases. Now, researchers from Japan have uncovered novel molecular mechanisms underlying the senolytic effects of canagliflozin—a sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor used to control blood glucose levels.

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