"Breakthrough: Scientists Uncover Cellular ‘Master Switch’ That Reverses Aging in Human Cells"
Aging Reversal Breakthrough: Scientists Target Cellular ‘Master Switch’
Scientists from Osaka University, Japan, have identified a protein, AP2A1, that could reverse cellular aging—potentially turning back the biological clock and combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
The Zombie Cell Problem
As we age, cells become senescent—“zombie cells” that stop dividing but refuse to die. These cells trigger inflammation, contributing to age-related decline. The study, published in Cellular Signalling, reveals that reducing AP2A1 levels reverses senescence, restoring cells to a youthful state.
