- Klotho protein identified as key ‘longevity gene’
- Improvement of cognitive functions of aging rhesus monkeys with the introduction of klotho protein
- Working memory and task performance improved in 18 rhesus monkeys
- Memory improvement lasts at least two weeks
- The protein klotho plays a key role in aging by regulating phosphate levels and insulin signaling.
- Protein is made in the kidneys and depleted with age
- Klotho protein could be used to extend life and improve cognition in humans
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