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SIRT1

Meaning

SIRT1 is a prominent member of the sirtuin family of proteins, functioning as an NAD+-dependent deacetylase enzyme that plays a critical role in regulating cellular metabolism, DNA repair, and the overall aging process. As a sophisticated metabolic sensor, SIRT1 monitors the cell’s energy status and, in response to caloric restriction or metabolic stress, promotes gene expression patterns associated with cellular resilience and longevity. Its activity is a key therapeutic target in research aimed at understanding and modulating age-related decline and various metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance.