As someone with a big breed rescue I’m super excited for this. My dog is only 5 years old and has no issues yet but it has been great seeing him develop so quickly and I’d very much like to see him live longer for a fuller life experience.
According to Halioua’s post, breeding large dogs for their size caused elevated levels of IGF-1, a hormone that promotes cell growth. Though this hormone contributes to the animals’ great size, it also hastens their aging. LOY-001 reduces the levels of IGF-1 in large and giant dog breeds, extending healthy life spans.
Would that also cause them to grow to smaller sizes? (I suppose that may depend on whether this drug is administered before or after the dog is full-grown though)
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As someone with a big breed rescue I’m super excited for this. My dog is only 5 years old and has no issues yet but it has been great seeing him develop so quickly and I’d very much like to see him live longer for a fuller life experience.
Would that also cause them to grow to smaller sizes? (I suppose that may depend on whether this drug is administered before or after the dog is full-grown though)
By how much are we expecting this drug to expand the lifespan of dogs? I read the article and could not find it. Anyone here know?