Ana Maria Cuervo

Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, led related research on chaperone-mediated autophagy

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Born: July 14, 1966, Barcelona

Education: University of Valencia

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Scientists find protein that lets 'zombie cells' hide from immune system

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A protein called PD-L2 helps aging "zombie cells" hide from the immune system, scientists at Cedars-Sinai reported. Blocking the protein in mice let the immune system clear these cells, reduced inflammation, and improved blood sugar regulation and grip strength.

Updated Oct 14