Key points from article :
Klotho protein has potential as a therapy against brain ageing.
Klotho gene levels decline with ageing, but those who have KL-VS variant of the gene live longer.
Strengthens the synapse, counters the effects of ageing and diseases related to alpha-synuclein.
Improved old mouse’s ability to navigate and explore new territory after injecting Klotho.
Needs to do more research to find all the molecules in the pathway before going into human trials.
Study by University of California San Francisco, published in Cell Reports and JNeurosci.
