Studying cell regeneration using the innovative system developed by Biow is the objective of the new chair created by UCAM and the Asturian company. The aim is that this technology, already used by elite athletes such as the players of Real Madrid C.F or Villarreal C.F., can be used by the entire population to prevent cellular ageing and the appearance of diseases prone to old age, thanks to the improvement of air quality.

Treatment with Biow could contribute to delaying cellular ageing through a physical approach. To this end, the Biow equipment would be installed in homes, so that people living in them would be exposed to cleaner air with a high concentration of bioavailable ions, which effectively participate in cell metabolism. This system produces a significant increase in the energy synthesis of cells and decreases oxidation processes, which slows down the ageing process and the onset of associated diseases. In addition to this boost in cell energy, the impact of the ions helps to eliminate senescent cells, which are damaged and very old cells that have a negative effect on the proper functioning of the organism.  

On behalf of UCAM, postdoctoral researchers Rubén Rabadán and Rubén Zapata are taking part in this project, carrying out their studies in Dr. Juan Carlos Izpisúa's laboratory at UCAM HiTech. In the coming months, scientists will study the molecular changes following exposure to Biow both at the cellular level and in test animals. Work will focus primarily on healthy ageing and the regeneration of different tissues such as muscle and skin. The results obtained will make it possible to study the application of Biow both to prevent the appearance of diseases associated with ageing and to treat muscular or skin injuries.