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Aging-linked protein drives organ damage in mice without weakening immunity

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A protein produced by aging immune cells appears to damage the heart, liver and kidneys as mice grow old. When researchers removed granzyme K from aged mice, all three organs held up better. The animals' immune systems still aged on schedule.

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