Researchers have claimed to develop a new drug that can delay the process of ageing shown by declining muscle mass, strength and function of the body.

Research At University of Texas

When Human bodies age, they increasingly lose the ability to repair and rebuild deteriorating skeletal muscles. This can highly restrict the ability of older adults to live fully active lives.

Reportedly, in the study, researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, found a protein called Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) in muscle stem cells that seems to be accountable for the age-related dysfunction.

Developed NNMT Inhibitor

It is known that the researchers developed a small molecule drug, NNMT inhibitor, which when given to aged mice could restrict NNMT’s effects and remarkably increase muscle size, strength and metabolic state in the animals.

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