Senescence Mitigation Protocols are structured clinical and therapeutic strategies specifically designed to prevent, delay, or reverse the accumulation of senescent cells within tissues. Cellular senescence is a state where cells cease dividing but remain metabolically active, secreting pro-inflammatory factors that drive chronic inflammation and tissue aging. These protocols aim to improve healthspan and longevity by selectively clearing these dysfunctional cells or suppressing their harmful secretome.
Origin
The concept is rooted in gerontology and molecular biology, where the role of cellular senescence as a primary driver of age-related decline was identified. The term “mitigation protocols” reflects the clinical translation of this research, utilizing emerging classes of agents known as senolytics or senomorphics. This represents a frontier in longevity medicine, directly targeting a fundamental mechanism of biological aging.
Mechanism
Mitigation mechanisms primarily involve the use of senolytic agents that selectively induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in senescent cells, thereby reducing their overall tissue burden. Alternatively, senomorphic agents are used to suppress the Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP), which is the release of inflammatory molecules by these cells. By reducing the number of dysfunctional cells and the systemic inflammatory signaling they produce, these protocols aim to restore a more youthful tissue microenvironment and improve overall physiological function.
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