Antibodies Could Soon Help Slow the Aging Process

December 17, 2024

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(Wired) – The protective proteins in our bodies aren’t just great for fending off infection—they could also fight the effects of getting older.

The antibodies can gum up the workings of a marauding germ or mark it for destruction by other parts of the immune system, making antibodies a critical defense against disease in our immune arsenal.

This precise targeting ability also means they’re an attractive tool for use in biology or medicine: You could use them to target anything from an infection to cancer. (Read More)