Mechanism
Senescent cells
Also known as: Cellular senescence
Plain-English definition
Cells that have stopped dividing and can influence inflammation, repair and disease risk.
Why it matters
Senescence is a real aging mechanism, but removing cells is context-dependent.
Status summary
Mechanism is established; consumer senolytic claims need specific evidence.
Evidence summary
Strong biology; intervention evidence varies by compound and population.
Source links
- PubMed search: cellular senescence aging senolytics human - PubMed
Source-discovery link for primary literature and reviews.
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Guide
What are senescent cells?
Senescent cells are part of aging biology, but they are not simply bad cells to eliminate everywhere.
Guide
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