Kazakh scientists are going to use small molecules to deal with cancer and aging

Almaty. February 13. Silkroadnews - To use small molecules in the fight against cancer and aging arу planning in the "Center for Life Sciences" of Nazarbayev University. This was announced by Director of the Center Zhaksybai Zhumadilov, reported KazTAG.
"As a result of joint research with the University of Oxford and the University of Cardiff, it was found that not only the intracellular, but also extracellular mechanisms affect aging and cancer pathology. Now we are faced with the question: how can we influence the extracellular space, to change, to prevent the aging of cells and the occurrence of cancer pathology. For this purpose, small molecules synthesized and tested in collaboration with experts from Oxford University and the University of Cardiff",- said in an interview with state-run media Zh.Zhumadilov on Friday.
He noted that these studies will develop new treatment strategies.
"Our preliminary results indicate that the introduction of small molecules in the pericellular space, interact with the cell and prevent its aging, affects the mechanisms that may also prevent the development of cancer pathology. Now, we want not only to investigate the aging process, but also the process of cancer. These studies allow us to hope for the development of new strategies for its treatment",- added Zh.Zhumadilov.