Cellular Aging: Theories and Technological Influence

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Início Publicação: 30/11/1946
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Área de Estudo: Biologia geral

Cellular Aging: Theories and Technological Influence

Ano: 2010 | Volume: 53 | Número: 6
Autores: Silvia Mercado-Sáenz, Miguel J. Ruiz-Gómez, Francisco Morales-Moreno, Manuel Martínez-Morillo
Autor Correspondente: Miguel J Ruiz-Gómez | [email protected]

Palavras-chave: aging, longevity, biological rhythms, caloric restriction, telomerase, free radical

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Resumo Inglês:

The aim of this article was to review the factors that influence the aging, relationship of aging with the biological
rhythms and new technologies as well as the main theories to explain the aging, and to analysis the causes of aging.
The theories to explain the aging could be put into two groups: those based on a program that controlled the
regression of the organism and those that postulated that the deterioration was due to mutations. It was concluded
that aging was a multifactorial process. Genetic factors indicated the maximum longevity of the individual and
environmental factors responsible for the real longevity of the individual. It would be necessary to guarantee from
early age the conservation of a natural life rhythm.