Protein HGF protects the liver from aging

• April 26, 2024

A protein natural antioxidant of the body could protect the liver of the damages generated by alcohol, tobacco, high-fat foods and free radicals , in accordance with researchers in biochemistry and physiology of the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa Unit (UAM-I).

Dr. Luis Enrique Gómez Quiroz points out that the Hepatocyte Growth Factor or HGF (for its acronym in English) is a protein of the body that generates and balances natural defenses of the cells hepatic

The researcher of Biochemistry and Cell Physiology clarifies that for eight years the HGF and its presence has been identified throughout the body at very low levels.

The specialist commented that, with the investigations in the cellular physiology laboratory, it was found that the protein It occurs naturally, so it can not be ingested or injected.

Currently, the study is focused on how to prepare the body to raise the defenses and reduce the toxic effects that affect the liver .

What causes a liver disease?

Alcohol, tobacco, drugs and foods with high levels of fat are external aggressors that increase the stress oxidant in the body, which cause premature aging, fatty liver , cirrhosis Y liver cancer .

Concepción Gutiérrez Ruíz , researcher of the Department of Health Sciences of the UAM-I , explained that, according to the National Health Survey, the liver diseases they are the fourth cause of death at the national level in the general population; in women the seventh and in men the third.

Avoid all excesses and vices and incorporate to your life a healthy diet and exercise to prevent liver diseases.

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