Cellular aging: theories and technological influence

The aim of this article was to review the factors that influence the aging, relationship of aging with the biological rhythms and new technologies as well as the main theories to explain the aging, and to analysis the causes of aging. The theories to explain the aging could be put into two groups: t...

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Published in:Brazilian archives of biology and technology 2010-12, Vol.53 (6), p.1319-1332
Main Authors: Mercado-Sáenz, Silvia, Ruiz-Gómez, Miguel J., Morales-Moreno, Francisco, Martínez-Morillo, Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
biological rhythms
caloric restriction
free radical
longevity
telomerase
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Summary:The aim of this article was to review the factors that influence the aging, relationship of aging with the biological rhythms and new technologies as well as the main theories to explain the aging, and to analysis the causes of aging. The theories to explain the aging could be put into two groups: those based on a program that controlled the regression of the organism and those that postulated that the deterioration was due to mutations. It was concluded that aging was a multifactorial process. Genetic factors indicated the maximum longevity of the individual and environmental factors responsible for the real longevity of the individual. It would be necessary to guarantee from early age the conservation of a natural life rhythm.
ISSN:1516-8913
1516-8913
1678-4324
DOI:10.1590/S1516-89132010000600008