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¹Inserm UMR 894, Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Descartes, Centre Paul Broca, Paris, France. jacques.epelbaum@broca.inserm.fr

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This review explores the neuroendocrinology of aging, tracing discoveries from early rejuvenation experiments to modern research on age-associated neuroendocrine changes. It highlights key findings and proposes future research directions.

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Area of Science:

Neuroendocrinology
Gerontology
Aging Research

Background:

Historical context of neuroendocrinology of aging, including early rejuvenation experiments.
Seminal research on the aging of the gonadotrophic axis from the 1960s.
Exploration of age-associated changes in neuroendocrine regulatory processes.

Observation:

Review of Brown-Sequard's and Steinach's early experiments on rejuvenation.
Analysis of Ascheim, Peng, and Meites' work on the gonadotrophic axis.
Examination of major age-associated changes in menopausal transition, andropause, somatopause, and adrenopause.

Findings:

Early experiments laid groundwork for understanding aging and neuroendocrine function.
The gonadotrophic axis undergoes significant age-related changes.
Multiple neuroendocrine axes (menopausal, andropause, somatopause, adrenopause) are affected by aging.

Implications:

Understanding neuroendocrine aging is crucial for addressing age-related decline.
Future research should consider the pleiotropic effects of neuroendocrine messengers.
This review provides a foundation for future investigations into neuroendocrine aging mechanisms.