X-Message-Number: 26324
From: "Basie" <>
Subject: Cross-linking again
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:15:55 -0400

"Firstly, cross-linking of structural proteins seems to be dramatically
reversed by a chemical called ALT-711, or, more technically,
phenacyldimethylthiazolium chloride, which restores the arteries, cartilage,
and skin of experimental animals to youthful elasticity and is currently in
clinical trials (16). "
16. S. Vasan, P. G. Foiles, H. W. Founds, Therapeutic potential of AGE
inhibitors and breakers of
AGE protein cross-links. Expert Opin. Investig. Drugs 10, 1977-1987 (2001).



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The point I was trying  to make was that cross linking is available 
everywhere. If it can be reversed (as claimed by Vasan) more patients can be 
saved because it increases the time available for suspension from hours to 
days.

Basie

http://www.agingtheory.com/pages/1/index.htm 

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