The influential responsibility of sirtuins in senescence and associated diseases: A review

Deepak Mishra1, Lucy Mohapatra1, Alok S Tripathi2

  • 1Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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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