The Cellular Aging: Mechanisms and Interventions

Weihao Ze

doi:10.58445/rars.3104

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Weihao Ze student

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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.3104

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Lifespan, Cellular Aging

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Aging is a complex process that happens in our bodies, especially inside our cells, increasing vulnerability to diseases and death. The importance of studying aging lies in its direct association with major age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer. Given the rapid growth of the aging population worldwide, understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing strategies to promote healthier longevity and reduce the socioeconomic burden of age-related diseases. Recent advances in biotechnology and geroscience have identified promising interventions to delay aging and extend lifespan. Emerging therapies, including stem cell treatments and gene-editing technologies and pharmacological interventions such as drugs that inhibit the activity of protein kinases that promote cell senescence. This review examines cellular aging and highlights current strategies, drawn from molecular biology, genetics, and clinical research, that aim to delay aging and promote sustained health and longevity.

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