Assessing Retrotransposon Activity and Senescent Cell Burden in Mice by Age and Tissue

In conclusion, the gradual functional decline of peripheral organs might be a consequence of the aging brain or kidneys either through aging of neurons that influence these organs or through failure of the kidneys to eliminate age-associated molecules that occur due to environmental and genetic causes. Additionally, the age-dependent changes in RTE expression may be related to changes in function rather than directly associated with the aging process. The upregulation of RTEs in the mouse brain and kidneys might positively enhance the clearance of P16INK4a-positive cells. Link: https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/2818415
Source: Fight Aging! - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs