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Salk scientists discover anti-inflammatory molecules that decline in the aging brain – Salk Institute for Biological Studies

November 3, 2022 by Leo

LA JOLLA—Aging involves complicated plot twists and a large cast of characters: inflammation, stress, metabolism changes, and many others. Now, a team of Salk Institute and UC San Diego scientists reveal another factor implicated in the aging process—a class of lipids called SGDGs (3-sulfogalactosyl diacylglycerols) that decline in the brain with age and may have anti-inflammatory effects.

Source: Salk scientists discover anti-inflammatory molecules that decline in the aging brain – Salk Institute for Biological Studies

More progress. The hope here relates to cognitive decline. Very promising.

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