Biological Mechanisms of Aging

Czech version

Authors: B. Otová ¹; Z. Kalvach ²; M. Šnejdrlová ²
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav biologie a lékařské genetiky 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha ¹; III. interní klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha ²
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2006; 145: 688-694
Category: Review Article

Overview

Contemporary views on the mechanisms of aging and aging variations – progeria and longevity are presented. Replicative aging, the roles of glycation and free radicals on the genetical determination of progeria and longevity are discussed.

Key words:
aging, senescence, involution, progeria, longevity.

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Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management

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