Antibody Prevents Age-Related Muscle Atrophy

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Developing an antibody to combat age-related muscle atrophy

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Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a new antibody that targets and prevents the dysfunction of the protein hepatocyte growth factor or HGF .

HGF is a protein critical in skeletal muscle development, regeneration, and repair.

The team is excited about their new findings and the potential it has in developing new treatments for age-related muscle atrophy and other health conditions related to impaired muscle regeneration.

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