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Senolytics

Meaning

Senolytics are a novel class of therapeutic compounds specifically engineered to selectively induce apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in senescent cells—cells that have ceased dividing but remain metabolically active and secrete damaging pro-inflammatory molecules. The clinical objective is to clear these dysfunctional cells from tissues to mitigate chronic inflammation and promote a state of tissue rejuvenation. They represent a significant advancement in geroscience.