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Gene therapy for aging and longevity
Stacia P A Everts1, Michael Florea2, João Pedro de Magalhães1
1Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation Lab, Department of Inflammation and Ageing, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.
Trends in Molecular Medicine
|June 17, 2026
Summary
Gene therapy offers a promising approach to combat aging and age-related diseases by targeting fundamental aging mechanisms. This innovative strategy holds potential for extending lifespan and improving healthspan, reprogramming the aging process.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Genetics
- Biomedical Research
- Translational Medicine
Background:
- Aging is a universal biological process linked to major causes of death.
- Genetic factors significantly influence lifespan and aging.
- Translating aging research from animal models to human therapies is complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in gene therapy for aging.
- To explore potential targets, delivery methods, and cellular rejuvenation strategies.
- To discuss insights from long-lived species for longevity research.
Main Methods:
- Review of current scientific literature on gene therapy and aging.
- Analysis of genetic manipulation techniques in aging models.
- Examination of cellular rejuvenation and longevity research.
Main Results:
- Single-gene therapies show promise in treating age-related diseases.
- Gene therapy can directly target core aging mechanisms.
- Progress is being made in understanding aging through long-lived species.
Conclusions:
- Longevity gene therapy presents a novel strategy to reprogram aging.
- Gene therapy offers a promising path to delay age-related decline and extend healthspan.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges in clinical translation.
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