New Advances in Genetics and Epigenetics of Aging
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 July 2024) | Viewed by 2910
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biology of aging; gerontology; geriatrics; stress resistance; dementia; age-related comorbidities; risk assessment; artificial intelligence; systems biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Aging is an inevitable process that affects many living organisms throughout their lifespans, depending on health. In healthy people, aging typically starts after maturation, while in people living with accelerated aging syndrome, called progeria, aspects of aging can start as early as when they are born. Recent scientific investigations have revealed several molecular mechanisms that contribute to life extension as well as promote healthy living among individuals. These mechanisms may be classified into three major categories, namely nutrition signaling, protein homeostasis, and cellular cleaning, such as autophagy and proteasome pathways; however, it remains unclear how these life-extending mechanisms genetically and epigenetically control aging. Recent studies have shown that the molecular mechanisms involved in aging are considerably intricate, encompassing various biological pathways. This Special Issue solicits a conceptual understanding of multinomial and sporadic aging that is crucial for combatting them more effectively.
Prof. Dr. Shin Murakami
Guest Editor
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