National Eye Institute (NEI) study in mice, loss of the pro…

National Eye Institute (NEI) study in mice, loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which protects retinal support cells, may promote age-related changes in the retina.

“This study showed for the first time that just removing PEDF leads to a host of gene changes that mimic aging in the retina.”

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-that-the-loss-of-a-youth-protein-could-drive-aging/amp/