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'Elixir of youth' drug could fight HIV and ageing

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A drug extracted from a plant used in Chinese medicine has helped immune cells fight HIV and raises the possibility of slowing the ageing process in other parts of our bodies.

The method hinges upon telomeres - caps of repetitive DNA found at the ends of chromosomes. These get shorter as cells age and are thought to affect the cell's lifespan.

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{"commentId":4075320,"authorDomain":"inghar2004"}

Very interesting find. Thanks.

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Reply#1 - Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:36 AM EST
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