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Compound Shows Promise for Countering Age‑Related Muscle Decline

Compound Shows Promise for Countering Age‑Related Muscle Decline

Researchers report that lipoic acid trisulfide (LASSS) protects hepatocyte growth factor from age-related nitration, a mechanism linked to muscle aging. The findings suggest a potential pathway to help restore muscle function in older adults, pending further study.

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Novel Compound May Restore Aging Muscles