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SIRT1 in Aging and Diseases.
Altaf A Abdulkhaliq1, Glowi Alasiri2, Johra Khan3
1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
|October 16, 2025
Summary
Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is crucial for cellular health and aging. Declining SIRT1 activity accelerates aging and age-related diseases, while its activation combats these effects.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Gerontology
- Cellular Biology
Background:
- Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a NAD+-dependent deacetylase regulating cellular processes.
- Aging is linked to decreased SIRT1 expression and activation, contributing to age-related diseases.
- SIRT1 activation can counteract aging hallmarks like mitochondrial dysfunction and senescence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of SIRT1 in aging and age-related diseases.
- To summarize recent research findings across various experimental models.
- To identify current limitations and future research directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advances in SIRT1 research.
- Analysis of experimental models investigating SIRT1's role in aging.
- Synthesis of data on SIRT1's impact on cellular processes and disease.
Main Results:
- Evidence links reduced SIRT1 activity to accelerated aging and disease onset.
- SIRT1 activation demonstrates protective effects against cellular aging markers.
- SIRT1 plays a significant role in mitigating mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and senescence.
Conclusions:
- SIRT1 is a key regulator of the aging process.
- Targeting SIRT1 activation presents a potential therapeutic strategy for age-related diseases.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate SIRT1's mechanisms and therapeutic potential.
Keywords:
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