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  • Gerontology and Epigenetics
  • Cellular Biology and Aging Research

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  • Aging is a complex process marked by declining function across all biological levels.
  • Epigenetic alterations, including DNA hypomethylation and chromatin changes, are recognized as fundamental hallmarks of aging.
  • Senescent cells exhibit widespread epigenomic modifications, impacting genome architecture and gene regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of epigenomic alterations in the aging process.
  • To understand the impact of senescence on 3D genome organization and other epigenetic marks.
  • To identify potential epigenetic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for aging and related diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Chromosome Conformation Capture (3C)-based technologies to analyze 3D genome organization.
  • Investigating changes in histone modifications and chromatin accessibility during cellular senescence.
  • Analyzing DNA methylation patterns in aging cells.

Main Results:

  • Senescence is associated with significant 3D genome reorganization.
  • Epigenomic changes, including altered histone modifications and chromatin accessibility, are prevalent in aging cells.
  • DNA hypomethylation is a consistent feature of the aging epigenome.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic alterations are central to the aging process and cellular senescence.
  • Understanding these epigenomic changes is crucial for developing aging biomarkers and interventions.
  • 3C-based technologies provide valuable insights into age-related genomic structural changes.