Antibody Prevents HGF Deficiency

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Researchers Develop Antibody to Combat Age-Related Muscle Atrophy

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Scientists at Kyushu University have engineered an innovative antibody that prevents the age-related dysfunction of hepatocyte growth factor ( HGF ), a protein in muscle repair.

Their findings could pave the way for future treatments targeting muscle degeneration and other age related conditions.

HGF 's ability to function diminishes due to nitration, a chemical modification that alters the protein's structure and activity.

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