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"Canagliflozin extended the lifespan of mice with premature aging even when treatment was started in middle age." Canagliflozin is an existing prescription dru
by symbolicAGI 2y ago
"Canagliflozin extended the lifespan of mice with premature aging even when treatment was started in middle age."
Canagliflozin is an existing prescription drug, with possible side-effects: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/canagliflozin-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20060957 https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/canagliflozin-o...
A previous study showed a gender effect: Canagliflozin extends life span in genetically heterogeneous male (14%) but not female mice (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7710304/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7710304/)