Can Testing Drugs in Five Species Help Us Find Treatments for Healthy Aging?

A new study describes a large cross-species testing system—using species from yeast to mice—to identify promising lifespan-extending drug candidates more efficiently.

(The study tested for lifespan extension in five model organisms | NAD.com)

A new platform tests aging intervention drugs in five animal model species—yeast, worms, flies, fish, and mice.

Aging &amp; Longevity

Model: 20-month-old female C57BL/J mice 
Dosage: 10 nmol/kg/day of semaglutide

Semaglutide extends mouse lifespan and targets signs of aging, such as diminished NAD+, while mimicking the anti-aging effects of caloric restriction (consuming fewer calories). 


The study was led by Dr. Danica Chen (image: berkeley.edu). 

Model: 6-week-old ICR mice
Dosage: 250 mg/kg per day or 500 mg/kg per day of glucosamine and 100 mg/kg per day or 200 mg/kg per day of aspirin for either eight (acute alcohol exposure model) or 40 days (chronic alcohol exposure model)

New Study Supports Repurposing Glucosamine Against Liver Aging

A sugar-like compound found in cartilage called glucosamine reduces dysfunctional cells (senescent cells) in the liver and attenuates liver damage from alcohol consumption in mice.

(Glucosamine capsules | MedicalNewsToday)

Glucosamine alleviates liver damage from alcohol consumption in mice, supporting its potential for use against alcoholic liver disease.

Scientists find that meloxicam preserves muscle mass and strength in aged mice while sustaining mitochondrial function and activating multiple molecules associated with longevity. 


Skin &amp; Muscle

Model: SAMP8 mice (5 months old) and C57BL/6 mice (16 months old)
Dosage: 1.5 mg/kg of urolithin A was administered by intraperitoneal injection three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for 8 weeks.

Study shows that urolithin A preserves memory and cognitive function during aging when treatment begins before age-related decline, but does not reverse cognitive impairment once it is established.

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Can Testing Drugs in Five Species Help Us Find Treatments for Healthy Aging?

Semaglutide (Ozempic) Prolongs Lifespan & Boosts NAD+ in Mice, New Study Shows

New Study Supports Repurposing Glucosamine Against Liver Aging and Alcoholic Liver Disease

Repurposed Arthritis Drug Counters Muscle Mass Loss with Age, New Study Shows

Urolithin A Preserves Memory During Aging When Treatment Begins Early, Study Shows