Detection of enzymes that limit metabolism in the elderly

A group of Mexican scientists have discovered the enzyme called CD38, the culprit of inhibiting metabolism and specifically reducing the amount of DNA molecules in the elderly body , opening new directions in the public. Improving the quality of life for this population division.

During aging, some internal organs lose a large amount of DNA.

The reporter in Mexico quoted Dr. Eduardo Chini, director of the study, said that through the results of many previous studies, scientists have confirmed that in the process of aging, one the number of internal organs lost a large amount of DNA and the lack of these precious molecules created a gap for diseases that penetrate and attack the elderly body, first of all, diabetes and fat. enlarged.

Dr. Chini confirmed through the study that the group of scientists led by him discovered that in infected cells, the enzyme CD38 directly participates in the process of reducing the amount of DNA in the muscle. Elderly body.

The results of comparing the amount of yeast CD38 in 3-month-old rats and 32-month-old mice showed that the amount of yeast CD38 in the 32-month-old rat group was 3 times higher than that of the 3-month-old group. And it is important that the same results are confirmed when testing for people aged 34 and age 61.

According to Chini, the next step, scientists will focus on studying a specific drug to limit the activity of the CD38 enzyme and create a mechanism to increase DNA molecules in the elderly body to improve the quality. their life quality.