Protein May Help Age-Related Diseases, Indian-Origin Scientist Discovers

The team found that a class of protective proteins known as MANF plays a role in the process that keeps cells efficient and working well.

A team of researchers, led by an Indian-origin scientist, has discovered a new function of a protein that may treat age-related illnesses.

The team from McMaster University in Canada found a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier ageing.

According to the study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, cells can create proteins incorrectly, and the cleanup process can become faulty or overwhelmed.