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GDF11 Protein

Meaning

GDF11, or Growth Differentiation Factor 11, is a circulating protein belonging to the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) superfamily, which has garnered significant attention for its potential role as a systemic rejuvenation factor. Research suggests that higher levels of GDF11 correlate with youthful physiological states and may exert beneficial effects on aging tissues. This protein acts as a critical signaling molecule, influencing the proliferation and differentiation of various cell types, including skeletal muscle and cardiac cells. Understanding its function is key to developing novel anti-aging and regenerative therapies.