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Pol III enzyme shows anti-aging potential

04-Dec-2017

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RNA polymerase III (Pol III) is an enzyme essential for cell growth.

Found withinin almost all cells across all mammals.

The enzyme negatively impacts stem cell function, gut health and survival.

10 percent lifespan extension seen in yeast, flies and worms when inhibited.

The study was published in the journal Nature.

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Danny Filer

Researcher at UCL.

Nature

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Nazif Alic

Senior Research Associate at University College London

University College London (UCL)

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University of Groningen

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University of Kent

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