Counteracting premature aging
August 14, 2017
Thought LeadersDr. Shuji Kishi, M.D., Ph.D.
What is cellular senescence and how much was previously known about its role in normal and premature aging?
Cellular senescence is a state of presumably “irreversible” arrest of cell proliferation/division, which can be triggered by a variety of both intrinsic and extrinsic stressors.
Aging is the continuing process of such stress exposures, and with advancing age (normal aging), we must carry lots of senescent cells within our bodies. Senescent cells also often provide some ‘bad influences’ to surrounding healthy cells; such as chronic inflammation and tumorigenesis.
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