Скачать или смотреть Enzymes in red wine appear to extend life of certain cells

(26 Aug 2003)

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1. Various, opening and pouring a glass of red wine

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2. Various, scientist in lab

Bethesda, Maryland (August 24, 2003)
3. David Finkelstein, Ph.D., Metabolic Regulation Program Director, National Institute on Ageing
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Finkelstein, Ph.D., Metabolic Regulation Program Director, National Institute on Ageing
"What this work seems to be saying is that if you change one enzyme you can extend lifespan. If that's the case then you should be able to, even if it's not the right enzyme, it gives us hope that if we can find the right enzyme for people then there's a good chance we could have an (anti-ageing) pill someday."

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5. Various, people shopping for wine

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6. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Finkelstein, Ph.D., Metabolic Regulation Program Director, National Institute on Ageing
"I wouldn't recommend that anyone add calories to their daily diet, and rest assured, wine contains calories. If you drink a glass of wine every day and change nothing else in your lifestyle you are going to gain ten pounds (4.5 kg) and that's not good for you."

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7. Various, mice in laboratory

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8. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Finkelstein, Ph.D., Metabolic Regulation Program Director, National Institute on Ageing
"It certainly appears to be doing it in yeast, and it seems to be working on flies. But we're not yeast, and we're not flies."
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12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sharon, Day Spa Client, from Washington, DC
"I think that would be great, but that doesn't preclude you from doing the other things that are important to take care of yourself, like reducing stress, eating right, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly."
13. SOUNDBITE: (English) Kelly, Day Spa Client, from Washington, DC
"I don't feel like I need to run away from it. I've had a couple of friends who've done the Botox thing, and it's just not for me. I feel that if I'm getting older, I mean I'm already starting to show a few lines, it's just part of life, and it just shows you've lived and I don't have a problem with that."

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15. Doctor with a mother and daughter

STORYLINE:

It may not be the secret to eternal life, but red wine may hold the secret of long life, new research has suggested.

Scientists have discovered an ingredient in red wine that extends the lifespan of baker's yeast by up to 80%.

Laboratory experiments show the molecule also has an effect on human cells, making them much more resilient to radiation.

Although at an early stage, the research raises the possibility of developing drugs that lengthen life and prevent the diseases of old age.

But scientist David Finkelstein, Metabolic Regulation Program Director at the American National Institute on Ageing warns that although the research is intriguing, it's far from complete. "It certainly appears to be doing it in yeast, and it seems to be working on flies, but we're not yeast, and we're not flies", he says.

The molecule, Resveratrol, belongs to a well known group of plant compounds found in red wine, fruit, vegetables and olive oil.

These polyphenols have long been renowned for their antioxidant properties.

But the new research indicates that their benefits may go much further.















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