Biogerontology

SIRT1’s role in brain aging and how drugs and natural substances may influence it

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Abstract

SIRT1 activators, such as resveratrol, metformin, and statins, demonstrate neuroprotective effects against brain aging.

  • Aging increases the frequency of DNA repair errors and genomic instability.
  • Decreased antioxidant capacity during aging is associated with oxidative stress and DNA injury.
  • Cognitive impairment and memory disorders are common manifestations of brain aging.
  • Neuronal senescence is a major pathway contributing to the progression of brain aging.
  • SIRT1 plays a critical role in maintaining genomic stability and is highly expressed in brain regions important for metabolism.
  • Activators of SIRT1 may mitigate brain aging by influencing inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways.

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