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Published on: June 5, 2015
An engineer's approach to the development of real anti-aging medicine
1Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EH, UK. ag24@gen.cam.ac.uk
Abstract:
In this Viewpoint, I list the various age-related molecular and cellular changes that are thought to limit mammalian life-span, and I outline a problem-solving approach to reversing these detrimental changes. This approach should help to prevent the development of these age-related changes into life-threatening pathologies and possibly, in due course, allow a large increase in healthy human life expectancy.
Insights
This viewpoint discusses age-related molecular and cellular changes limiting lifespan. It proposes a problem-solving strategy to reverse these changes, potentially increasing healthy human life expectancy.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Molecular Biology
- Cellular Aging Research
Background:
- Mammalian lifespan is limited by accumulating molecular and cellular damage.
- These age-related changes are precursors to various pathologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key age-related molecular and cellular changes.
- To propose a strategic approach for reversing these detrimental changes.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of current research on aging.
- Development of a problem-solving framework for intervention.
Main Results:
- Identification of multiple molecular and cellular hallmarks of aging.
- Outline of a systematic approach to target these aging processes.
Conclusions:
- Reversing age-related molecular and cellular damage is a viable strategy.
- This approach may prevent age-related diseases and extend healthy lifespan.
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