Imagine living a healthy life well into your 150s. It sounds like science fiction, but a team of scientists in Shanghai is working to make it a reality. The Prometheus Cell Team is developing a revolutionary new therapy that uses Autologous Rejuvenated Cells (ARC) to repair tissues and combat age-related diseases.
The team’s approach involves reprogramming a patient’s skin fibroblasts into youthful, MSC-like cells, which they’ve dubbed ‘Prometheus Cells.’ These cells have the potential to repair damaged tissues and organs, effectively turning back the clock on aging.
The Prometheus Cell Team is one of the top 40 semifinalists in the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, a prestigious international contest that aims to accelerate breakthroughs in healthy aging. To win, the team must demonstrate that their therapy can roll back muscle, cognitive, and immune function by 10-20 years within a single year.
While the team’s goal is ambitious, their approach is grounded in cutting-edge biology. By harnessing the power of stem cells and regenerative medicine, they hope to push the boundaries of human healthspan and enable people to live longer, healthier lives.
The upcoming XPRIZE protocols will provide a rare opportunity to test the Prometheus Cell Team’s approach and see if it truly has the potential to move the needle on aging. If successful, their therapy could have a profound impact on human health and longevity.
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*Further reading: [Prometheus Cells and the Race to Rethink Aging in China](https://longevity.technology/news/prometheus-cells-and-the-race-to-rethink-aging-in-china)*