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Anti-inflammatory drug extended the lifespan of mice by 20 per cent: A drug that inhibits inflammation helped mice live longer and reduced the animals’ incidence of cancer and age-related issues. (www.newscientist.com)

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@kbin.run 3 points 4 months ago

This article references: Inhibition of IL-11 signalling extends mammalian healthspan and lifespan https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07701-9

StatPearls: Interleukin (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499840/)

Cytokines, like the Interleukins 1 thru 40, are multifunctional signalling molecules. Blocking them across the board would likely have adverse consequences in humans.

Interleukin-11: Review of Molecular, Cell Biology, and Clinical Use https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/89/11/3897/138854/Interleukin-11-Review-of-Molecular-Cell-Biology

Interleukin-11: A Multifunctional Cytokine with Intrinsically Disordered Regions DOI: 10.1007/s12013-016-0752-7 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27334537/