Stem cells and anti-aging genes: double-edged sword—do the same job of life extension

Abstract Aging impacts diseases and lifespan. With current knowledge of stem cells, it is feasible to design and test interventions that delay aging and improve both health and lifespan. Stem cells, together with anti-aging genes such as Klotho, play a crucial role in delaying the aging process. Ste...

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Main Authors: Mujib Ullah, Zhongjie Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Stem Cell Research & Therapy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-017-0746-4