Laboratory of Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology, School of Forensic Sciences, National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Genetics & Developmental Biology Laboratory, Dept. of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci. 2023;197:171-209. doi: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2023.02.002. Epub 2023 Mar 13.
Aging is one of the most complex and irreversible health conditions characterized by continuous decline in physical/mental activities that eventually poses an increased risk of several diseases and ultimately death. These conditions cannot be ignored by anyone but there are evidences that suggest that exercise, healthy diet and good routines may delay the Aging process significantly. Several studies have demonstrated that Epigenetics plays a key role in Aging and Aging-associated diseases through methylation of DNA, histone modification and non-coding RNA (ncRNA). Comprehension and relevant alterations in these epigenetic modifications can lead to new therapeutic avenues of age-delaying contrivances. These processes affect gene transcription, DNA replication and DNA repair, comprehending epigenetics as a key factor in understanding Aging and developing new avenues for delaying Aging, clinical advancements in ameliorating aging-related diseases and rejuvenating health. In the present article, we have described and advocated the epigenetic role in Aging and associated diseases.
衰老是一种最复杂和不可逆转的健康状况,其特征是身体/精神活动持续下降,最终增加了多种疾病的风险,最终导致死亡。这些情况任何人都不能忽视,但有证据表明,锻炼、健康饮食和良好的生活习惯可能会显著延缓衰老过程。多项研究表明,表观遗传学通过 DNA 甲基化、组蛋白修饰和非编码 RNA(ncRNA)在衰老和与衰老相关的疾病中发挥关键作用。对这些表观遗传修饰的理解和相关改变可以为延缓衰老的新治疗方法提供途径。这些过程影响基因转录、DNA 复制和 DNA 修复,将表观遗传学理解为理解衰老和开发延缓衰老新途径、改善与衰老相关疾病的临床进展以及恢复健康的关键因素。在本文中,我们描述并提倡了表观遗传学在衰老和相关疾病中的作用。