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Relationship between Hypoxia and Hypercapnia Tolerance and Life Expectancy
Pavel P Tregub1,2,3, Yulia K Komleva2, Vladimir P Kulikov4
1Department of Pathophysiology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|June 27, 2024
Summary
Hypoxia resistance and carbon dioxide may promote longevity by influencing aging mechanisms. Intermittent hypercapnic-hypoxic exposure shows potential for active longevity and nervous system aging processes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Aging is a complex process influenced by various physiological factors.
- Hypoxia and carbon dioxide (CO2) are known to impact cellular and organismal functions.
- Understanding these interactions may reveal new pathways for promoting healthy aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between hypoxia resistance and longevity.
- To investigate the influence of carbon dioxide on mammalian aging mechanisms.
- To examine the effects of intermittent hypercapnic-hypoxia on aging signaling pathways.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on hypoxia, hypercapnia, and aging.
- Analysis of potential geroprotective mechanisms of carbon dioxide combined with hypoxia.
- Examination of intermittent hypoxia and hypercapnia effects on the nervous system.
Main Results:
- Hypoxia resistance is linked to longevity.
- Carbon dioxide may exert geroprotective effects, particularly when combined with hypoxia.
- Intermittent hypercapnic-hypoxic exposures influence aging pathways in the nervous system.
Conclusions:
- Carbon dioxide combined with hypoxia presents potential mechanisms for geroprotection.
- Intermittent hypercapnic-hypoxia may impact aging processes, offering avenues for active longevity.
- Further research into hypercapnic-hypoxic training methods is warranted for promoting healthy aging.
Keywords:
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