MSU scientists unraveled the influence of aging on kidneys regeneration ability

(Lomonosov Moscow State University) A group of researchers from MSU under the supervision of Professor Dmitry Zorov and Professor Egor Plotnikov studied the effect of aging on key cell processes, such as autophagy, the functions of mitochondria, and response to oxidative stress. The scientists also suggested advanced methods for treating kidney failure. The research was supported with a grant provided by Russian Science Foundation (RSF). The results of the study were published in the Cell Cycle journal.
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