Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan are conducting research in the fields of biomimetics and nutrigenomics, studying mechanisms of longevity and the possibilities of their application in medicine and biotechnology. This was reported by the publication “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age”.
The work is being carried out under the leadership of the park’s director, Durdy Murat Gadhamov, and the head of the biotechnology laboratory, Altyn Rakhmanova. One of the key objects of the research is the Central Asian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii), known for its ability to maintain biological functions for decades.
According to scientists, the resilience of this species is linked to effective DNA repair mechanisms and the activity of sirtuin proteins, which are responsible for cellular stability. Researchers note that studying these processes may contribute to the development of domestic biotechnology and medicine.
An important foundation for the scientific work is the multi-volume publication “Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan.” Analysis of the region’s natural resources has shown that flavonoids, saponins, and glycosides contained in local flora can influence biological mechanisms associated with longevity.
Currently, specialists at the park are using computer modeling methods and phytochemical analysis to develop practical solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. The research is also aimed at advancing modern approaches in the field of gerontology.