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Accelerated aging due to enzymatic racemization.

L Poplin, R DeLong

    Gerontology
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Thermodynamic racemization, the process by which molecules change handedness, may drive aging. Inhibiting racemase enzymes could potentially slow the aging process.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Gerontology
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Aging is a complex biological process with multifactorial causes.
    • Thermodynamic racemization involves the conversion of chiral molecules between enantiomers.
    • Enzymes called racemases catalyze these reactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the potential role of thermodynamic racemization in the aging process.
    • To investigate whether racemase enzymes contribute to aging.
    • To evaluate the feasibility of targeting racemases to mitigate aging.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of thermodynamic racemization in biological systems.
    • Review of existing literature on racemases and aging.
    • Hypothetical modeling of racemase inhibition effects.

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    Main Results:

    • Thermodynamic racemization is proposed as a potential mechanism contributing to aging.
    • Racemase enzymes are hypothesized to accelerate the aging process.
    • Inhibition of racemases presents a potential therapeutic strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Enzymatic racemization is a plausible factor in biological aging.
    • Targeting racemases with inhibitors may offer a novel approach to retard aging.
    • Further research is warranted to validate these hypotheses.