Blocking immune protein C3 may replicate calorie restriction's anti-inflammatory effects
A study in Nature Aging found that moderate calorie restriction reduces levels of the immune protein C3, which is linked to chronic inflammation during aging. In mice, blocking C3 produced similar anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting a potential drug target that could mimic some benefits of calorie restriction without severe dieting.
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