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Age-Related Signal Attenuation

Meaning

The progressive reduction in the strength or efficacy of endocrine signals reaching their target cells as an organism advances in age. This phenomenon directly impacts tissue responsiveness to circulating hormones, even when baseline levels appear adequate. It represents a decline in the fidelity of intercellular communication essential for maintaining homeostasis. This attenuation is a hallmark of functional aging within the endocrine system.