The somatotropic axis and aging: Mechanisms and persistent questions about practical implications

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作者
Bartke, Andrzej [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] So Illinois Univ, Sch Med, Dept Internal Med, Springfield, IL 62794 USA
[2] So Illinois Univ, Sch Med, Dept Physiol, Springfield, IL 62794 USA
关键词
GH; IGF-1; Aging; Frailty; Mutants; FACTOR-I IGF-1; GROWTH-HORMONE DEFICIENCY; AMES DWARF MICE; 60 YEARS OLD; LIFE-SPAN; LONGEVITY; INSULIN; ADULTS; HUMANS; RESTRICTION;
D O I
10.1016/j.exger.2009.04.001
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
Reduced somatotropic (GH/IGF-1) signaling delays aging and extends longevity in laboratory mice. However, it is unclear whether the physiological decrease of GH and IGF-1 levels with age represents a symptom of declining neuroendocrine function, a cause of age-related alterations in body composition and functionality or a protective mechanism against age-associated disease. Although available clinical evidence does not support the use of recombinant GH as an anti-aging therapy, many studies suggest the potential utility of GH and GH secretagogues in the treatment of sarcopenia and frailty. (C) 2009 Published by Elsevier Inc.
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页码:372 / 374
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