Cellular Senescence: Why We Age
As we age, our cells become more dysfunctional. This is called senescence. These senescent cells no longer divide or support the tissues and organs of which they are part; instead, they secrete a range of harmful inflammatory chemical signals, which are known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP).
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