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The gene for CD36 becomes more active in older cells and it may be key for the aging process
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University at Buffalo study illuminates genes involved in cellular senescence.
Gene called CD36 is unusually active in older, senescent cells.
Can stop young, healthy cells dividing by heightening CD36 activity.
Effect spread to nearby, untreated, cells.
COMMENT: it would be interesting to see what happens in old cells if CD36 was turned off
The study was published in the Molecular Omics journal.
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Journal covering the interface between chemistry, the "omic" sciences, and systems biology.
written by Charlotte Hsu
