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Moulton C, Grazioli E, Ibáñez-Cabellos JS, Murri A, Cerulli C, Silvestri M, Caporossi D, Pallardó FV, García-Giménez JL, Magno S, Rossi C, Duranti G, Mena-Molla S, Parisi A, Dimauro I. Physical Activity and Epigenetic Aging in Breast Cancer Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8596. [PMID: 39201283 PMCID: PMC11355047 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Biological age, reflecting the cumulative damage in the body over a lifespan, is a dynamic measure more indicative of individual health than chronological age. Accelerated aging, when biological age surpasses chronological age, is implicated in poorer clinical outcomes, especially for breast cancer (BC) survivors undergoing treatments. This preliminary study investigates the impact of a 16-week online supervised physical activity (PA) intervention on biological age in post-surgery female BC patients. Telomere length was measured using qPCR, and the ELOVL2-based epigenetic clock was assessed via DNA methylation pyrosequencing of the ELOVL2 promoter region. Telomere length remained unchanged, but the ELOVL2 epigenetic clock indicated a significant decrease in biological age in the PA group, suggesting the potential of PA interventions to reverse accelerated aging processes in BC survivors. The exercise group showed improved cardiovascular fitness, highlighting PA's health impact. Finally, the reduction in biological age, as measured by the ELOVL2 epigenetic clock, was significantly associated with improvements in cardiovascular fitness and handgrip strength, supporting improved recovery. Epigenetic clocks can potentially assess health status and recovery progress in BC patients, identifying at-risk individuals in clinical practice. This study provides potential and valuable insights into how PA benefits BC survivors' health, supporting the immediate benefits of a 16-week exercise intervention in mitigating accelerated aging. The findings could suggest a holistic approach to improving the health and recovery of post-surgery BC patients.
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- Chantalle Moulton
- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.M.); (M.S.); (D.C.)
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- Unit of Physical Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (C.C.); (A.P.)
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- EpiDisease S.L., Scientific Park, University of Valencia, 46026 Paterna, Spain;
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (F.V.P.); (J.L.G.-G.)
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- Unit of Physical Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (C.C.); (A.P.)
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- Unit of Physical Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (C.C.); (A.P.)
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.M.); (M.S.); (D.C.)
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.M.); (M.S.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (F.V.P.); (J.L.G.-G.)
- INCLIVA Health Research Institute, INCLIVA, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Consortium Center for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain; (F.V.P.); (J.L.G.-G.)
- INCLIVA Health Research Institute, INCLIVA, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Consortium Center for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Institute of Health Carlos III, 46010 Valencia, Spain
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- Center for Integrative Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00136 Rome, Italy; (S.M.); (C.R.)
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- Center for Integrative Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00136 Rome, Italy; (S.M.); (C.R.)
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- Unit of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy;
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- EpiDisease S.L., Scientific Park, University of Valencia, 46026 Paterna, Spain;
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Valencia, 46100 Burjassot, Spain
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- Unit of Physical Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (E.G.); (A.M.); (C.C.); (A.P.)
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- Unit of Biology and Genetics of Movement, Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome Foro Italico, 00135 Rome, Italy; (C.M.); (M.S.); (D.C.)
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Zocher S. Targeting neuronal epigenomes for brain rejuvenation. EMBO J 2024; 43:3312-3326. [PMID: 39009672 PMCID: PMC11329789 DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00148-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
Abstract
Aging is associated with a progressive decline of brain function, and the underlying causes and possible interventions to prevent this cognitive decline have been the focus of intense investigation. The maintenance of neuronal function over the lifespan requires proper epigenetic regulation, and accumulating evidence suggests that the deterioration of the neuronal epigenetic landscape contributes to brain dysfunction during aging. Epigenetic aging of neurons may, however, be malleable. Recent reports have shown age-related epigenetic changes in neurons to be reversible and targetable by rejuvenation strategies that can restore brain function during aging. This review discusses the current evidence that identifies neuronal epigenetic aging as a driver of cognitive decline and a promising target of brain rejuvenation strategies, and it highlights potential approaches for the specific manipulation of the aging neuronal epigenome to restore a youthful epigenetic state in the brain.
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- Sara Zocher
- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Tatzberg 41, 01307, Dresden, Germany.
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Kawamura T, Zsolt R, Higuchi M, Tanisawa K. Physical fitness and lifestyles associated with biological aging. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:11479-11481. [PMID: 39033777 PMCID: PMC11346776 DOI: 10.18632/aging.206031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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- Takuji Kawamura
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda Universitty, Saitama 359-1192, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda Universitty, Saitama 359-1192, Japan
- Research Center for Molecular Exercise Science, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest 1123, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda Universitty, Saitama 359-1192, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda Universitty, Saitama 359-1192, Japan
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Alcaráz N, Salcedo-Tello P, González-Barrios R, Torres-Arciga K, Guzmán-Ramos K. Underlying Mechanisms of the Protective Effects of Lifestyle Factors On Age-Related Diseases. Arch Med Res 2024; 55:103014. [PMID: 38861840 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2024.103014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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The rise in life expectancy has significantly increased the occurrence of age-related chronic diseases, leading to escalating expenses for both society and individuals. Among the main factors influencing health and lifespan, lifestyle takes a forefront position. Specifically, nutrition, mental activity, and physical exercise influence the molecular and functional mechanisms that contribute to the prevention of major age-related diseases. Gaining deeper insights into the mechanisms that drive the positive effects of healthy lifestyles is valuable for creating interventions to prevent or postpone the development of chronic degenerative diseases. This review summarizes the main mechanisms that underlie the positive effect of lifestyle factors in counteracting the major age-related diseases involving brain health, musculoskeletal function, cancer, frailty, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. This knowledge will help to identify high-risk populations for targeted intervention trials and discover new biomarkers associated with healthy aging.
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- Nicolás Alcaráz
- Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Laboratorio de regulación de la cromatina y genómica, Mexico City, México
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- Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Laboratorio de regulación de la cromatina y genómica, Mexico City, México; Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Lerma, Mexico State, Mexico.
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Kawamura T, Higuchi M, Ito T, Kawakami R, Usui C, McGreevy KM, Horvath S, Zsolt R, Torii S, Suzuki K, Ishii K, Sakamoto S, Oka K, Muraoka I, Tanisawa K. Healthy Japanese dietary pattern is associated with slower biological aging in older men: WASEDA'S health study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1373806. [PMID: 38854166 PMCID: PMC11157009 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1373806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Aging is the greatest risk factor for numerous diseases and mortality, and establishing geroprotective interventions targeting aging is required. Previous studies have suggested that healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet, are associated with delayed biological aging; however, these associations depend on nationality and sex. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary patterns identified through principal component analysis and biological aging in older men of Japan, one of the countries with the longest life expectancies. Principal component analysis identified two dietary patterns: a healthy Japanese dietary pattern and a Western-style dietary pattern. Eight epigenetic clocks, some of the most accurate aging biomarkers, were identified using DNA methylation data from whole-blood samples. Correlation analyses revealed that healthy Japanese dietary patterns were significantly negatively or positively correlated with multiple epigenetic age accelerations (AgeAccel), including AgeAccelGrim, FitAgeAccel, and age-adjusted DNAm-based telomere length (DNAmTLAdjAge). Conversely, the Western-style dietary pattern was observed not to correlate significantly with any of the examined AgeAccels or age-adjusted values. After adjusting for covariates, the healthy Japanese dietary pattern remained significantly positively correlated with DNAmTLAdjAge. Regression analysis showed that healthy Japanese dietary pattern contributed less to epigenetic age acceleration than smoking status. These findings suggest that a Western-style dietary pattern may not be associated with biological aging, whereas a healthy Japanese dietary pattern is associated with delayed biological aging in older Japanese men. Our findings provide evidence that healthy dietary patterns may have mild beneficial effects on delayed biological aging in older Japanese men.
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- Takuji Kawamura
- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- Research Center for Molecular Exercise Science, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Tokyo Kasei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- Center for Liberal Education and Learning, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Altos Labs, San Diego Institute of Science, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Research Center for Molecular Exercise Science, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Budapest, Hungary
- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
- Faculty of Sport Science, Surugadai University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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Kawamura T, Radak Z, Tabata H, Akiyama H, Nakamura N, Kawakami R, Ito T, Usui C, Jokai M, Torma F, Kim H, Miyachi M, Torii S, Suzuki K, Ishii K, Sakamoto S, Oka K, Higuchi M, Muraoka I, McGreevy KM, Horvath S, Tanisawa K. Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness and lifestyle-related factors with DNA methylation-based ageing clocks in older men: WASEDA'S Health Study. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e13960. [PMID: 37584423 PMCID: PMC10776125 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023] Open
Abstract
DNA methylation-based age estimators (DNAm ageing clocks) are currently one of the most promising biomarkers for predicting biological age. However, the relationships between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), measured directly by expiratory gas analysis, and DNAm ageing clocks are largely unknown. We investigated the relationships between CRF and the age-adjusted value from the residuals of the regression of DNAm ageing clock to chronological age (DNAmAgeAcceleration: DNAmAgeAccel) and attempted to determine the relative contribution of CRF to DNAmAgeAccel in the presence of other lifestyle factors. DNA samples from 144 Japanese men aged 65-72 years were used to appraise first- (i.e., DNAmHorvath and DNAmHannum) and second- (i.e., DNAmPhenoAge, DNAmGrimAge, and DNAmFitAge) generation DNAm ageing clocks. Various surveys and measurements were conducted, including physical fitness, body composition, blood biochemical parameters, nutrient intake, smoking, alcohol consumption, disease status, sleep status, and chronotype. Both oxygen uptake at ventilatory threshold (VO2 /kg at VT) and peak oxygen uptake (VO2 /kg at Peak) showed a significant negative correlation with GrimAgeAccel, even after adjustments for chronological age and smoking and drinking status. Notably, VO2 /kg at VT and VO2 /kg at Peak above the reference value were also associated with delayed GrimAgeAccel. Multiple regression analysis showed that calf circumference, serum triglyceride, carbohydrate intake, and smoking status, rather than CRF, contributed more to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel. In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men.
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- Takuji Kawamura
- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
- Research Centre for Molecular Exercise ScienceHungarian University of Sports ScienceBudapestHungary
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- Research Centre for Molecular Exercise ScienceHungarian University of Sports ScienceBudapestHungary
- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
- Sportology CentreJuntendo University Graduate School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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- Graduate School of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
- Physical Fitness Research Institute, Meiji Yasuda Life Foundation of Health and WelfareTokyoJapan
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- Waseda Institute for Sport Sciences, Waseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
- Department of Food and NutritionTokyo Kasei UniversityTokyoJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Research Centre for Molecular Exercise ScienceHungarian University of Sports ScienceBudapestHungary
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- Faculty of Health and Sport SciencesUniversity of TsukubaIbarakiJapan
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- Research Centre for Molecular Exercise ScienceHungarian University of Sports ScienceBudapestHungary
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
- Faculty of Sport ScienceSurugadai UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Faculty of Sport SciencesWaseda UniversitySaitamaJapan
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- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public HealthUniversity of California Los AngelesLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public HealthUniversity of California Los AngelesLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of MedicineUniversity of California Los AngelesLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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Montano M, Oursler KK, Marconi VC. Healthy aging: Linking causal mechanisms with holistic outcomes. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14065. [PMID: 38108552 PMCID: PMC10776108 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Identifying and understanding the impact of differing exposures over the lifecourse necessitates contextualizing different levels of influence ranging from genetics, epigenetics, geography, and psychosocial networks.
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- Monty Montano
- Department of MedicineHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of MedicineVirginia Tech Carilion School of MedicineRoanokeVirginiaUSA
- Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemSalemVirginiaUSA
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- Atlanta Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemDecaturGeorgiaUSA
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public HealthEmory UniversityAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
- Division of Infectious DiseasesEmory University School of MedicineAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
- Emory Vaccine CenterAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
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