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SenNet recommendations for detecting senescent cells in different tissues.

Vidyani Suryadevara¹, Adam D Hudgins², Adarsh Rajesh³

¹Department of Radiology, Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.

Nature Reviews. Molecular Cell Biology

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Cellular senescence, once thought to be a lab artifact, is now recognized in tissues. This study provides guidelines for identifying senescent cells across various tissues, aiding research in this complex biological process.

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Gerontology
Biomedical Research

Background:

Cellular senescence is increasingly recognized for its roles in health and disease, extending beyond tissue culture observations.
Senescent cells in tissues are rare, difficult to characterize, and can arise in postmitotic cells, unlike in vitro models.
Existing methods for identifying senescent cells in vivo are limited, hindering comprehensive study.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish standardized recommendations for identifying and characterizing senescent cells within diverse biological tissues.
To consolidate current knowledge on senescence markers and detection methods for researchers in the field.
To provide a resource for both experienced and new investigators studying cellular senescence.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted on senescence markers reported in 14 different mouse and human tissues.
Analysis focused on molecular signatures, morphological features, and circulating markers associated with cellular senescence.
The SenNet Biomarkers Working Group synthesized findings to formulate recommendations.

Main Results:

Key senescence markers and their utility in various tissues were identified and cataloged.
Recommendations for detecting senescent cells, considering tissue-specific contexts, were developed.
Recent advances in senescence detection, including molecular and morphological approaches, were discussed.

Conclusions:

Standardized methods are crucial for accurately identifying senescent cells in tissues.
This work offers valuable guidance for consistent and reliable detection of cellular senescence across different research settings.
The recommendations aim to advance the understanding of senescence's role in biological processes and disease.