Senescence And Senescence Related Disorders

Download or read book Senescence and Senescence-Related Disorders written by Wang Zhiwei and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senescence is a biological process that causes a progressive deterioration of structure and function of all organs chronologically. Recent studies have revealed the detailed molecular mechanisms of senescence using cell culture system and experimental organisms. It is thought that senescence is a potential cause for the development of various age-related disorders such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders. This book discusses in detail senescence and its related diseases by distinguished researchers and practicing clinicians. The cumulative knowledge from the studies could lead to developing new approaches for anti-senescence interventions.