A science feature about researchers who engineered a microbial enzyme to chemically reverse stubborn sugar-related protein damage, and what this could mean for repairing aged tissues.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers engineered an enzyme, CMLase, that chemically removes a common AGE called CML from human proteins in tissues
- CMLase restored the original protein structures in laboratory tests
- Translating this approach into therapies could rejuvenate tissues and treat age-related diseases