Klotho: a protein that promotes healthy aging and improves longevity (IMAGE)

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Klotho: a protein that promotes healthy aging and improves longevity

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Microscopic image of microglial cells (part of the brain's immune system, in red) from the hippocampus of s-KL-treated mice. The treatment increased the number of cells, improving their phagocytic activity, which is usually impaired during brain ageing. © INc-UAB

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