NEI study finds loss of 'youth' protein may drive aging in the eye - Ophthalmology Times

Eyes of mice lacking protective protein show signs similar to age-related macular degeneration.

Loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which protects retinal support cells, may drive age-related changes in the retina, according to a new study in mice from the National Eye… [+4038 chars]

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