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Geroprotector

Meaning

A Geroprotector is a class of compound, substance, or therapeutic intervention specifically designed to slow the biological processes of aging, thereby increasing healthspan and reducing the incidence or severity of age-related diseases. These agents do not treat a single disease but rather target the fundamental molecular and cellular hallmarks of aging, such as cellular senescence, mitochondrial dysfunction, and genomic instability. Geroprotectors represent a key focus in the emerging field of longevity medicine.