metabolism

"The possibility of translating these findings into humans is very exciting," said Seung K. Kim, MD, PhD, the KM Mulberry Professor and a professor of developmental biology, gerontology, endocrinology and metabolism.

She is also a member of the cancer institute's cancer pharmacology and cancer metabolism and immunology research programs.

Endothelial cells, which line blood vessels, showed signs of accelerated aging, including reduced energy metabolism and increased senescence markers.

"By targeting fructose metabolism, we may be able to break this cycle and develop new treatments for both alcohol addiction and liver disease."

"Believe it or not, most of the central ideas and types of metabolism we study are conserved from worms to people," said Leiser.