And it's found in naked mole rats.
Naked mole rats produce more hyaluronic acid than other rodents, and this may be one reason why they are so long-lived of mice by transferring a gene from naked mole rats responsible for longevity.
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found in the jelly-like substance surrounding cells. It is a major component of connective tissue and plays a role in wound healing, joint lubrication, and immune function.mice to produce the naked mole rat version of the HAS2 gene. ‘Our study provides a proof of principle that unique longevity mechanisms that evolved in long-lived mammalian species can be exported to improve the lifespans of other mammals,’ said Dr Vera Gorbunova, one of the study’s authors.
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