Autophagy (or autophagocytosis) (from the Ancient Greek αὐτόφαγος autóphagos, meaning “self-devouring”[1] and κύτος kýtos, meaning “hollow”[2]) is the natural, regulated mechanism of the cell that removes unnecessary or dysfunctional components.[3] It allows the orderly degradation […]

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a cellular energy regulator that plays a critical role in maintaining metabolic balance. In obesity, AMPK activity is often impaired, hindering […]

The anti-aging effects of SIRT1 activation include: – Protection against oxidative stress – Regulation of age-related diseases – Increased stress resistance – Potential lifespan elongation – […]