Autophagy
Autophagy is a set of cellular processes that deliver selected components to lysosomes for breakdown and recycling.
Glossary
Plain-language explanations of the tests, measures, therapies, and concepts used in longevity medicine.
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Biological Age
Biological age is an umbrella term for estimates intended to summarize how age-associated features compare with a reference population.
Biomarker
A biomarker is a measurable biological characteristic used to describe a normal process, a health-related process, or a response to an exposure.
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Cellular Senescence
Cellular senescence is a state in which a cell remains metabolically active but has entered a durable pause in division.
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Hallmarks of Aging
The hallmarks of aging are a scientific framework that groups interconnected biological processes associated with changes observed during ageing.
Healthspan
Healthspan is the portion of a person's life spent with a desired level of health, function, and independence.
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Longevity Medicine
Longevity medicine is an emerging clinical label for care organized around long-term health, function, risk assessment, and ageing-related change.
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Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondrial function describes the activities of mitochondria in energy conversion, cellular signalling, metabolism, and regulation of cell survival.
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Precision Medicine
Precision medicine is an approach that uses individual clinical, biological, environmental, and lifestyle information to refine healthcare decisions.
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Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a clinical condition characterized by low muscle strength together with reduced muscle quantity or quality, often associated with ageing.