Exploring Rapamycin’s Potential: From Anti-Aging to Disease Prevention
Rapamycin in Modern Medicine In 1972, researchers found a potent immunosuppressant named rapamycin or sirolimus in soil samples taken from Rapa Nui. Despite its initial discovery as an antifungal agent, the biological effects and medical potential of this compound are currently being explored by scientists. By inhibiting mTOR (a protein regulating cell growth, division, and…