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Genetic Longevity Pathways

Meaning

A collective term for the specific, highly conserved biochemical and molecular signaling cascades within cells that directly regulate lifespan, cellular resilience, and the organism’s adaptive response to stress and nutrient availability. These pathways include key regulators such as the sirtuins, mTOR, AMPK, and the insulin/IGF-1 axis, which function as central nodes governing the pace of aging and the capacity for tissue repair. Optimization of these pathways is a cornerstone of modern longevity intervention.