Scientists Identify Protein 'Brake' That Slows Muscle Repair to Ensure Long-Term Survival

Researchers at UCLA have discovered that aging muscle stem cells accumulate a protein called NDRG1, which deliberately slows down tissue repair to help cells survive in stressful environments. While blocking this protein can temporarily restore youthful healing speeds, it leads to the eventual depletion of the stem cell pool.

Liam O'Sullivan

February 24, 20261.1K views

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