Study finds aging muscle may promote cancer growth, but exercise could restore protective function
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Scientists discovered that aging muscle may contribute to cancer growth by releasing fewer extracellular vesicles—tiny particles cells use to communicate. The composition of these particles also changes with age, weakening protective signals that suppress tumor development. Exercise appears to restore this protective function. Published in Nature Communications, the findings offer insights into healthy aging and cancer prevention and point to potential biomarkers.
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· 4 pulledScientists have discovered that aging muscle may contribute to cancer growth by releasing fewer extracellular vesicles, tiny particles that cells use to communicate with one another.
Their study also found that composition of these particles changes with age, weakening protective signals that help suppress tumor development.
Encouragingly, exercise appears to restore this protective function.
Published in Nature Communications, the findings offer fresh insights into healthy aging and cancer prevention, as well as point to potential biomarkers
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