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Deepak Mishra1, Lucy Mohapatra1, Alok S Tripathi2
1Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
Aging is a process of time-associated depletion in the physiological functions, essential for the survival and reproducibility of living beings. Some age-related disorders can be successfully controlled with some biomedical techniques or pharmaceutical approaches. There are some precise remedies that demonstrate conspicuous promise in the preclinical and clinical setup of extending lifespan or enhancing health by altering natural senescence. The sirtuin family of proteins is one of the most favorable targets for antiaging strategies. Sirtuins were initially identified as transcription repressors in yeast, but today they are known to exist in bacteria and eukaryotes, as well as humans. The SIRT (1-7) family of proteins in humans is made up of seven members, each of which has either mono-ADP ribosyl transferase or deacetylase activity. Researchers suggest that sirtuins are essential for cell metabolism and play a major role in how cells react to various stimuli, such as oxidative or genotoxic stress. A healthy lifestyle, which includes exercise and a balanced diet, has been demonstrated to impact health span by adjusting the levels of sirtuins, suggesting the involvement of sirtuins in extending human longevity. The hunt for sirtuin activators is among the most extensive and comprehensive research subjects in the present scenario. Some optimism has been generated to investigate antiaging therapies by natural compounds, such as curcumin and others. This review article highlights the role of sirtuins in native senescence and their primordial roles in the progression of several life-threatening diseases. Further, it also provides recent information on the sirtuin activators and inhibitors and their therapeutic benefits.
Insights
Sirtuins (silent information regulators) are key proteins involved in aging and cellular stress. Research into sirtuin activators, like natural compounds, shows promise for extending lifespan and healthspan.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Gerontology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Aging involves physiological decline, with some disorders manageable via biomedical or pharmaceutical means.
- Sirtuins (silent information regulators), a protein family with enzymatic activity, are crucial targets for anti-aging strategies.
- Sirtuins play vital roles in cellular metabolism, stress response, and longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of sirtuins in aging and age-related diseases.
- To highlight recent advancements in identifying sirtuin activators and inhibitors.
- To explore the therapeutic potential of targeting sirtuins for anti-aging interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of preclinical and clinical studies on sirtuins.
- Analysis of research on natural compounds (e.g., curcumin) as sirtuin modulators.
- Examination of the enzymatic activities and cellular functions of SIRT proteins (1-7).
Main Results:
- Sirtuins are implicated in regulating cellular metabolism and responding to oxidative and genotoxic stress.
- Lifestyle factors like diet and exercise influence healthspan by modulating sirtuin levels.
- Natural compounds and synthetic molecules are being investigated as sirtuin activators and inhibitors.
Conclusions:
- Sirtuins are central to the aging process and age-related pathologies.
- Targeting sirtuins offers a promising therapeutic avenue for extending lifespan and healthspan.
- Further research into sirtuin activators and inhibitors could lead to novel anti-aging treatments.
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