카이스트, 노화 세포를 젊게 바꾸는 '회춘 기술' 찾았다<br /><br />The aging process has long been considered something that cannot be held back by anyone,... but recent research could change that idea.<br />South Korea's research team identified a specific protein that triggers aging, and once that protein was controlled,...the skin cell went back to a younger state.<br />Kim Sung-min reports.<br />From anti-aging creams to dermatological treatments, many people spend a lot of time and money,... trying to regain their youth.<br />But, this task might become a bit easier,... thanks to a new technology developed by researchers in South Korea.<br />Through computer simulation, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has recently confirmed a specific interaction between cells and proteins that causes cells to age.<br />And the study identified a certain type of protein called PDK1,...which plays a major role inside the cells when skin ages.<br />"We conducted a computer simulation by creating a network model from a huge amount of data. This could reduce the time and cost."<br />The research team injected artificial skin with a chemical that restrains the activity of this protein.<br />And surprisingly, it initiated cell division and thickened the dermal layer,...making skin more youthful.<br />"If cell division and collagen synthesis begin again, it means that skin can go back to the state it was when people were younger."<br />One of South Korea's cosmetic companies is even referring to this study in the development of their anti-aging skin care products.<br />What is more exciting is that this development could possibly provide clues about how to delay the aging process in general.<br />The study also found that this technology to make skin younger doesn't have any harmful side effects.<br />Kim Sung-min, Arirang News<br />
