Life-extending protein can also have damaging effects on brain cells

Proteins widely believed to protect against aging can actually cause oxidative damage in mammalian brain cells, according to a new report in the July Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. The findings suggest that the proteins can have both proaging and protective functions, depending on the circumstances, the researchers said.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news134135331.html">Life-extending protein can also have damaging effects on brain cells</a></p> <p>Proteins widely believed to protect against aging can actually cause oxidative damage in mammalian brain cells, according to a new report in the July <I>Cell Metabolism</I>, a publication of Cell Press. The findings suggest that the proteins can have both proaging and protective functions, depending on the circumstances, the researchers said.</p>