April. 30, 2025
Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.

Accelerating Research on Aging Prevention　
Glico Demonstrates Senescent Cell Removal by Persian silk tree and Obtains Patent
—Discovered from Glico’s Library of 6,000 Proprietary Materials —

Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd. conducted research to identify ingredients that act on the causes of aging, selecting approximately 6,000 candidates from its curated ingredient library, with a focus on those suitable for food applications. As a result, Glico demonstrated that Persian silk tree removes senescent cells (senolysis*), and has now obtained a Patent (Patent No. 7659690). This marks the first patent in Japan for the removal of senescent cells using Persian silk tree. Moving forward, the Glico Group will continue its research, including validation in humans, to further explore its potential in aging-related applications.

*Senolysis:Refers to the selective removal of senescent cells. The term is derived from seno (senescence) and lysis (destruction or breakdown).

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