Metabolism

Blood protein CtBP2 tied to metabolism and markers of healthy aging

31 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA Verificato

University of Tsukuba researchers report that CtBP2, a metabolic sensor protein detected in the bloodstream, tracks with age and health status in people—declining with age, remaining higher in members of long‑lived families, and falling in those with advanced diabetic complications.