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Zibin Liu¹, Chang Sun¹, Zhaofeng Zhang^2,3

¹Beijing Qingyan Boshi Health Management Co., Ltd, No. 36, Chuangyuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China.

|March 30, 2025

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Telomere length and telomerase activity are key indicators of skin aging. Research explores their role in skin aging, proposing telomere length as a predictor and discussing telomere-based anti-aging strategies.

Keywords:

Anti-aging strategies Cell aging Skin aging Telomerase Telomeres

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Dermatology
Molecular Biology
Gerontology

Background:

Skin aging is a complex process influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Telomeres and telomerase activity are recognized as crucial indicators of cellular aging.
Understanding these mechanisms is vital for developing effective anti-aging interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review the association between telomeres and skin aging.
To analyze the impact of telomere dynamics on skin biological functions.
To explore telomere length as a potential biomarker for predicting skin aging.

Main Methods:

Literature review summarizing telomere structure, function, and regulation.
Analysis of biological markers associated with telomere shortening and skin aging.
Synthesis of recent research on telomere length correlation with skin aging and predictive modeling.

Main Results:

Telomere attrition and altered telomerase activity are linked to skin aging processes.
Telomere length serves as a potential indicator for predicting skin aging.
Various anti-aging strategies targeting telomere protection have been identified.

Conclusions:

Telomeres play a significant role in the biological mechanisms of skin aging.
Telomere length offers a novel perspective for predicting and potentially intervening in skin aging.
This review provides a systematic overview and future directions for telomere-focused skin aging research.