Rapamycin retards epigenetic ageing of keratinocytes independently of its effects on replicative senescence, proliferation and differentiation

May 29, 2019Aging

Rapamycin slows age-related DNA changes in skin cells without affecting their growth or development

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Abstract

Epigenetic ageing is not influenced by replicative senescence, telomere length, or cellular proliferation.

  • Epigenetic ageing appears to operate independently of traditional markers of cellular ageing.
  • Rapamycin, an inhibitor of the mTOR complex, is associated with a reduction in the rate of epigenetic ageing.
  • Cellular metabolism may influence both cellular senescence and epigenetic ageing through distinct pathways.
  • A validated assay in humans can measure epigenetic ageing and may help identify potential interventions.

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