International journal of biological sciences

Cleaning, Repairing, and Soothing: Promising Approaches to Treat Aging-Related Diseases

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Abstract

Senescent cells (SnCs) are confirmed as a core biological mechanism driving multiple aging-related diseases.

  • The formation of SnCs and their roles in tissue damage are systematically reviewed.
  • Senolytics may induce programmed cell death in SnCs by targeting their anti-apoptotic pathways.
  • Immuno-senolytics may utilize immune mechanisms such as vaccines and engineered cell therapies to eliminate SnCs.
  • Senomorphics could modify the secretory profile of SnCs by targeting specific signaling pathways or epigenetic changes.
  • Challenges for clinical application include SnC heterogeneity, lack of specific markers, and potential off-target effects.

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