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Rubedo reports younger skin age in Phase 1b trial

Source: Longevity Technology • Published: 13 Oct 2026, 16:24

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Technology.

A short news article about early clinical data for a topical anti-senescence treatment, previewing trial design, biomarkers, and intriguing systemic signals.

Rubedo reports younger skin age in Phase 1b trial
Key Takeaways
  • Topical RLS-1496 reduced measured skin epigenetic age by an average of 2.1 years versus each patient’s baseline.
  • Biopsies showed reduced senescence-associated signatures and a 10% increase in type III collagen fibers after treatment.
  • Plasma proteomics identified a 17% fall in CCL22 by Day 36 in treated patients while vehicle-treated patients showed a 19% increase.
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