[extropy-chat] Heart protein could be used to repair ...

[Jeff Davis]

Extropes,

Sounds to me like a nutritional supplement with
'rejuvenating' qualities.  The caprice of
evolution--its focus on reproductive success and the
ruthless expendability of individuals--explains why
this protein doesn't 'naturally' Mathuzalize us all. 
Which leaves the species that forges its own destiny
to jump right in there and help out mother nature.  A
transhumanist's reach should exceed her grasp, if only
temporarily, or what's an Extropy Institute/WTA for?  

Best of the season to y'all, 
Jeff Davis

   "Everything's hard till you know how to do it."
                           Ray Charles

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2004-11/uots-hpc112304.php

The protein, Thymosin beta-4, is expressed by embryos
during the heart's development. It encourages the
migration of heart cells and affects those cells'
survivability. The new findings show that the protein
prevents cell death after an experimentally-induced
heart attack and limits the degree of scar tissue
formation.

...Thymosin beta-4 is already used in clinical trials
to promote wound healing on the skin....

...Researchers now believe that Thymosin beta-4
changes cell metabolism to create stronger heart
muscle cells...





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