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🧬 Aging gene 🧵 Greek fate goddess
Klotho

Klotho

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A gene that helps control aging and mineral balance in animals like mice and humans
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Klotho
  • The presence of Klotho has been shown to influence mineral metabolism, highlighting its importance in maintaining bone health.

Examples

  • The Klotho gene plays a crucial role in aging.

  • Research on Klotho has increased in recent years.

  • Researchers found that Klotho deficiency accelerates aging-like symptoms in mouse models.

  • The study measured serum Klotho levels to investigate links between kidney function and mineral metabolism.

  • Clinicians are exploring whether boosting Klotho expression could protect against cognitive decline in older adults.

  • A recent study found that increased levels of Klotho may improve kidney function in older adults.

  • Researchers discovered that low concentrations of Klotho are associated with cognitive decline in aging populations.

Surface Forms

Klotho main

Etymology

Klotho the gene is named after the Greek goddess Klotho because it helps control how the body ages and how the kidneys and minerals work, so scientists thought of it as a biological 'spinner' of life processes.