Why Cell Reprogramming is Functionally Linked to Aging?
2011
Link Between Cell Reprogramming and Aging
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Zhao Jian, Pei Gang
Primary Institution: State Key Laboratory of Cell Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences
Hypothesis
Cell reprogramming shares regulatory mechanisms with aging.
Conclusion
Understanding the relationship between cell reprogramming and aging could lead to new anti-aging therapies.
Supporting Evidence
- Cell reprogramming and aging share some regulatory mechanisms.
- Inhibition of certain pathways can promote somatic cell reprogramming.
- Understanding in vivo reprogramming could lead to anti-aging strategies.
Takeaway
Scientists think that changing old cells back to a younger state might help us live longer and healthier. They want to find ways to make this happen in our bodies.
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