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). ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=26324