Beyond disease treatment and prevention: From geroscience and molecular hallmarks to gerotherapeutics and precision geromedicine

Apr 10, 2026Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA

From Aging Biology to Targeted Treatments and Personalized Medicine for Healthy Aging

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Abstract

The 40-month study on metformin in cynomolgus monkeys indicated a deceleration of plasma proteomic biological age by 6.41 years.

  • Geroscience investigates the link between aging biology and age-related diseases, identifying aging as a key modifiable risk factor.
  • Twelve hallmarks of aging processes and associated molecular pathways have been categorized to facilitate understanding of aging mechanisms.
  • The WHO has recognized Ageing-Associated Decline in Intrinsic Capacity as an ICD-11 code, and the FDA has approved the TAME trial to evaluate aging interventions.
  • Advancements in aging biomarkers range from DNA methylation clocks to organ-specific plasma proteomic signatures, enhancing disease prediction accuracy.
  • Emerging gerotherapeutics include metformin, senolytics, and GLP-1 receptor agonists, each targeting different aspects of aging and age-related conditions.
  • Multidomain lifestyle programs have shown effectiveness in improving intrinsic capacity in older adults through randomized trials.

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