What produces GDF11 found in the blood?

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Start date Aug 20, 2014
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Transfusions of young blood have been shown to reverse some effects of aging, raising questions about the potential for rejuvenation through other methods, such as bone marrow transplants from younger individuals. The discussion centers on whether the rejuvenating properties of young blood, particularly substances like GDF11, are produced in the blood itself or originate from other sources in the body. This inquiry highlights the need for further research into the mechanisms behind blood rejuvenation and the implications for anti-aging therapies.

Aug 20, 2014

CosmicVoyager

Greetings,

It has been discovered that transfusions of young blood reverses effects of aging. Would a bone marrow transplant from a younger person produce rejuvinating blood? Or are contents of blood such as GDF11 produced elsewhere?

Thanks

www.newscientist.com/article/mg2232...in-ultimate-rejuvenation-trial.html?full=true

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Aug 26, 2014

Greg Bernhardt

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Good question, interesting article!

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