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Restoration of the gut barrier integrity and restructuring of the gut microbiome in aging by Angiotensin-(1-7)

Kishore Chittimalli, Jesmin Jahan, Anil Sakamuri, Zach L McAdams, Aaron C Ericsson, Yagna P R Jarajapu

Clin Sci (Lond) (2023) CS20220904.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20220904

Published: 31 May 2023

...Kishore Chittimalli; Jesmin Jahan; Anil Sakamuri; Zach L McAdams; Aaron C Ericsson; Yagna P R Jarajapu Compromised barrier function of colon epithelium with aging is largely due to gut microbial dysbiosis. Recent studies implicate an important role for angiotensin converting enzymes, ACE and ACE2...

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Novel mediators of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Shigeki Saito, Brian Deskin, Mohammad Rehan, Santosh Yadav, Yasuka Matsunaga, Joseph A. Lasky, Victor J. Thannickal

Clin Sci (Lond) (2022) 136 (16): 1229–1240.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20210878

Published: 31 August 2022

... therapy. The most common form is referred to as ‘idiopathic’ since a causal agent or specific association has not been determined; the strongest risk factor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is aging. Emerging studies indicate that targeting certain components of aging biology may be effective...

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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of breast cancer susceptibility

Sundus F. Shalabi, Mark A. LaBarge

Clin Sci (Lond) (2022) 136 (13): 1025–1043.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20211158

Published: 04 July 2022

... are weak and there is little understanding of mechanism. Aging is by far the greatest risk factor for BC, and there are specific forms of inherited genetic risk that are well-understood to cause BC. We propose that bringing focus to the biology underlying these forms of risk will illuminate biological...

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Mechanisms of immune aging in HIV

Manon Chauvin, Delphine Sauce

Clin Sci (Lond) (2022) 136 (1): 61–80.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20210344

Published: 05 January 2022

...Manon Chauvin; Delphine Sauce Massive CD4 + T-cell depletion as well as sustained immune activation and inflammation are hallmarks of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection. In recent years, an emerging concept draws an intriguing parallel between HIV-1 infection and aging. Indeed, many...

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Using nuclear envelope mutations to explore age-related skeletal muscle weakness

Edmund Battey, Matthew J. Stroud, Julien Ochala

Clin Sci (Lond) (2020) 134 (16): 2177–2187.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20190066

Published: 26 August 2020

...Edmund Battey; Matthew J. Stroud; Julien Ochala Skeletal muscle weakness is an important determinant of age-related declines in independence and quality of life but its causes remain unclear. Accelerated ageing syndromes such as Hutchinson–Gilford Progerin Syndrome, caused by mutations in genes...

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Local endothelial DNA repair deficiency causes aging-resembling endothelial-specific dysfunction

Clin Sci (Lond) (2020) 134 (7): 727–746.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20190124

Published: 07 April 2020

... Beusekom; Mohsen Ghanbari; Jan H.J. Hoeijmakers; Radislav Sedlacek; Rhian M. Touyz; Augusto C. Montezano; Ingrid van der Pluijm; A.H. Jan Danser; Kristian A. Haanes; Anton J.M. Roks We previously identified genomic instability as a causative factor for vascular aging. In the present study, we determined...

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Amino acid and lipid associated plasma metabolomic patterns are related to healthspan indicators with ageing

Lawrence C. Johnson, Christopher R. Martens, Jessica R. Santos-Parker, Candace J. Bassett, Talia R. Strahler, Charmion Cruickshank-Quinn, Nichole Reisdorph, Matthew B. McQueen, Douglas R. Seals

Clin Sci (Lond) (2018) 132 (16): 1765–1777.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20180409

Published: 30 August 2018

...Lawrence C. Johnson; Christopher R. Martens; Jessica R. Santos-Parker; Candace J. Bassett; Talia R. Strahler; Charmion Cruickshank-Quinn; Nichole Reisdorph; Matthew B. McQueen; Douglas R. Seals Advancing age is associated with impairments in numerous physiological systems, leading to an increased...

View article titled, Amino acid and lipid associated plasma metabolomic patterns are related to healthspan indicators with ageing

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The aging heart

Vanessa Obas, Ramachandran S. Vasan

Clin Sci (Lond) (2018) 132 (13): 1367–1382.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20171156

Published: 09 July 2018

...Vanessa Obas; Ramachandran S. Vasan As the elderly segment of the world population increases, it is critical to understand the changes in cardiac structure and function during the normal aging process. In this review, we outline the key molecular pathways and cellular processes that underlie...

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The VEGFA 156 b isoform is dysregulated in senescent endothelial cells and may be associated with prevalent and incident coronary heart disease

Eva Latorre, Luke C. Pilling, Benjamin P. Lee, Stefania Bandinelli, David Melzer, Luigi Ferrucci, Lorna W. Harries

Clin Sci (Lond) (2018) 132 (3): 313–325.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20171556

Published: 02 February 2018

...Eva Latorre; Luke C. Pilling; Benjamin P. Lee; Stefania Bandinelli; David Melzer; Luigi Ferrucci; Lorna W. Harries Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of morbidity in people over 65 years of age; >40% of all deaths are due to this condition. The association between increasing age...

View article titled, The VEGFA 156 b isoform is dysregulated in senescent endothelial cells and may be associated with prevalent and incident coronary heart disease

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Post-prandial hyperlipidaemia results in systemic nitrosative stress and impaired cerebrovascular function in the aged

Christopher J. Marley, Danielle Hodson, Julien V. Brugniaux, Lewis Fall, Damian M. Bailey

Clin Sci (Lond) (2017) 131 (23): 2807–2812.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20171406

Published: 28 November 2017

... (oxidative–nitrosative stress). However, it remains to be determined whether this extends to the cerebrovasculature. To examine this, 38 (19 young (≤35 years) and 19 aged (≥60 years)) healthy males were recruited. Cerebrovascular function (middle cerebral artery velocity, MCAv) and cerebrovascular reactivity...

View article titled, Post-prandial hyperlipidaemia results in systemic nitrosative stress and impaired cerebrovascular function in the aged

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Dietary restriction but not angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade improves DNA damage-related vasodilator dysfunction in rapidly aging Ercc1 Δ/− mice

Haiyan Wu, Bibi S. van Thiel, Paula K. Bautista-Niño, Erwin Reiling, Matej Durik, Frank P.J. Leijten, Yanto Ridwan, Renata M.C. Brandt, Harry van Steeg, Martijn E.T. Dollé, Wilbert P. Vermeij, Jan H.J. Hoeijmakers, Jeroen Essers, Ingrid van der Pluijm, A.H. Jan Danser, Anton J.M. Roks

Clin Sci (Lond) (2017) 131 (15): 1941–1953.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20170026

Published: 13 July 2017

... is an important contributor to endothelial dysfunction and age-related vascular disease. Recently, we demonstrated in a DNA repair-deficient, prematurely aging mouse model ( Ercc1 Δ/− mice) that dietary restriction (DR) strongly increases life- and health span, including ameliorating endothelial dysfunction...

View article titled, Dietary restriction but not angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockade improves DNA damage-related vasodilator dysfunction in rapidly aging Ercc1 Δ/− mice

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Gender, aging and longevity in humans: an update of an intriguing/neglected scenario paving the way to a gender-specific medicine

Rita Ostan, Daniela Monti, Paola Gueresi, Mauro Bussolotto, Claudio Franceschi, Giovannella Baggio

Clin Sci (Lond) (2016) 130 (19): 1711–1725.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20160004

Published: 23 August 2016

...Rita Ostan; Daniela Monti; Paola Gueresi; Mauro Bussolotto; Claudio Franceschi; Giovannella Baggio Data showing a remarkable gender difference in life expectancy and mortality, including survival to extreme age, are reviewed starting from clinical and demographic data and stressing the importance...

View article titled, Gender, aging and longevity in humans: an update of an intriguing/neglected scenario paving the way to a gender-specific medicine

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Exercise-induced mitochondrial dysfunction: a myth or reality?

Sergej M. Ostojic

Clin Sci (Lond) (2016) 130 (16): 1407–1416.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20160200

Published: 07 July 2016

...Sergej M. Ostojic Beneficial effects of physical activity on mitochondrial health are well substantiated in the scientific literature, with regular exercise improving mitochondrial quality and quantity in normal healthy population, and in cardiometabolic and neurodegenerative disorders and aging...

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Mitochondrial health, the epigenome and healthspan

Miguel A. Aon, Sonia Cortassa, Magdalena Juhaszova, Steven J. Sollott

Clin Sci (Lond) (2016) 130 (15): 1285–1305.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20160002

Published: 29 June 2016

... the transcriptional process, acting at the epigenomic interface between metabolism and the genome. Within this framework, we review existing evidence showing that preservation of mitochondrial network function is directly involved in decreasing the rate of damage accumulation thus slowing aging and improving...

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Epochs in the depressor/pressor balance of the renin–angiotensin system

Katrina M. Mirabito Colafella, Lucinda M. Hilliard, Kate M. Denton

Clin Sci (Lond) (2016) 130 (10): 761–771.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20150939

Published: 01 April 2016

... that therapies targeting the RAS could be optimized for discrete epochs in life. Correspondence: Professor Kate M. Denton (email kate.denton@monash.edu ). 4 1 2016 1 2 2016 © 2016 Authors; published by Portland Press Limited 2016 aging angiotensin receptors cardiovascular disease...

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NADPH oxidases: key modulators in aging and age-related cardiovascular diseases?

Sanghamitra Sahoo, Daniel N. Meijles, Patrick J. Pagano

Clin Sci (Lond) (2016) 130 (5): 317–335.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20150087

Published: 26 January 2016

...Sanghamitra Sahoo; Daniel N. Meijles; Patrick J. Pagano Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress have long been linked to aging and diseases prominent in the elderly such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes and atrial fibrillation (AF). NADPH oxidases (Nox) are a major source...

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Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 1 and vascular aging

Chen Yan

Clin Sci (Lond) (2015) 129 (12): 1077–1081.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20150605

Published: 13 October 2015

...Chen Yan VSMCs (vascular smooth muscle cells) play critical roles in arterial remodelling with aging, hypertension and atherosclerosis. VSMCs exist in diverse phenotypes and exhibit phenotypic plasticity, e.g. changing from a quiescent/contractile phenotype to an active myofibroblast-like, often...

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Phosphodiesterase 1 regulation is a key mechanism in vascular aging

Paula K. Bautista Niño, Matej Durik, A.H. Jan Danser, René de Vries, Usha M. Musterd-Bhaggoe, Marcel E. Meima, Maryam Kavousi, Mohsen Ghanbari, Jan H. Hoeijmakers, Christopher J. O'Donnell, Nora Franceschini, Ger M.J. Janssen, Jo G.R. De Mey, Yiwen Liu, Catherine M. Shanahan, Oscar H. Franco, Abbas Dehghan, Anton J.M. Roks

Clin Sci (Lond) (2015) 129 (12): 1061–1075.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20140753

Published: 13 October 2015

... Dehghan; Anton J.M. Roks Reduced nitric oxide (NO)/cGMP signalling is observed in age-related vascular disease. We hypothesize that this disturbed signalling involves effects of genomic instability, a primary causal factor in aging, on vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and that the underlying mechanism...

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A breakdown in communication? Understanding the effects of aging on the human small intestine epithelium

Neil A. Mabbott

Clin Sci (Lond) (2015) 129 (7): 529–531.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20150364

Published: 03 July 2015

... are poorly understood. Our current understanding of the effects of aging on the physical and immunological properties of the intestinal epithelial barrier is also very limited. In this issue of Clinical Science , Man et al. provide further insight into the effects of aging on small intestinal barrier...

View article titled, A breakdown in communication? Understanding the effects of aging on the human small intestine epithelium

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Age-associated modifications of intestinal permeability and innate immunity in human small intestine

Angela L. Man, Eugenio Bertelli, Silvia Rentini, Mari Regoli, Graham Briars, Mario Marini, Alastair J. M. Watson, Claudio Nicoletti

Clin Sci (Lond) (2015) 129 (7): 515–527.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20150046

Published: 03 July 2015

...Angela L. Man; Eugenio Bertelli; Silvia Rentini; Mari Regoli; Graham Briars; Mario Marini; Alastair J. M. Watson; Claudio Nicoletti The physical and immunological properties of the human intestinal epithelial barrier in aging are largely unknown. Ileal biopsies from young (7–12 years), adult (20–40...

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Age-associated telomere attrition of lymphocytes in vivo is co-ordinated with changes in telomerase activity, composition of lymphocyte subsets and health conditions

Yun Lin, Amanda Damjanovic, E. Jeffrey Metter, Huy Nguyen, Thai Truong, Kevin Najarro, Christa Morris, Dan L. Longo, Ming Zhan, Luigi Ferrucci, Richard J. Hodes, Nan-ping Weng

Clin Sci (Lond) (2015) 128 (6): 367–377.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20140481

Published: 28 November 2014

... length in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with age is well documented from cross-sectional studies. But the actual in vivo changes in telomere lengths and its relationship with the contributing factors within the individuals with age have not been fully addressed. In the present paper, we...

View article titled, Age-associated telomere attrition of lymphocytes in vivo is co-ordinated with changes in telomerase activity, composition of lymphocyte subsets and health conditions

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Prevention of age-related endothelial dysfunction by habitual aerobic exercise in healthy humans: possible role of nuclear factor κB

Ashley E. Walker, Rachelle E. Kaplon, Gary L. Pierce, Molly J. Nowlan, Douglas R. Seals

Clin Sci (Lond) (2014) 127 (11): 645–654.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20140030

Published: 29 July 2014

...Ashley E. Walker; Rachelle E. Kaplon; Gary L. Pierce; Molly J. Nowlan; Douglas R. Seals Habitual aerobic exercise prevents age-related impairments in endothelium-dependent dilation (EDD). We have hypothesized that the pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) impairs EDD...

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Cellular aging of skeletal muscle: telomeric and free radical evidence that physical inactivity is responsible and not age

Massimo Venturelli, Garrett R. Morgan, Anthony J. Donato, Van Reese, Renato Bottura, Cantor Tarperi, Chiara Milanese, Federico Schena, Carlo Reggiani, Fabio Naro, Richard M. Cawthon, Russell S. Richardson

Clin Sci (Lond) (2014) 127 (6): 415–421.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20140051

Published: 04 June 2014

... of physiological stressors. Although the age-related shortening of TL (telomere length) in highly proliferative tissue is predominantly due to the replication process, the mechanism for telomere shortening in skeletal muscle, which is minimally proliferative, is unclear. By studying TL in both the upper and lower...

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The Bioenergetic Health Index: a new concept in mitochondrial translational research

Balu K. Chacko, Philip A. Kramer, Saranya Ravi, Gloria A. Benavides, Tanecia Mitchell, Brian P. Dranka, David Ferrick, Ashwani K. Singal, Scott W. Ballinger, Shannon M. Bailey, Robert W. Hardy, Jianhua Zhang, Degui Zhi, Victor M. Darley-Usmar

Clin Sci (Lond) (2014) 127 (6): 367–373.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20140101

Published: 29 May 2014

... Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Licence ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ ) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. aging cardiovascular disease haplotype hepatotoxicity...

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Elevated levels of extracellular heat-shock protein 72 (eHSP72) are positively correlated with insulin resistance in vivo and cause pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and death in vitro

Mauricio Krause, Kevin Keane, Josianne Rodrigues-Krause, Domenico Crognale, Brendan Egan, Giuseppe De Vito, Colin Murphy, Philip Newsholme

Clin Sci (Lond) (2014) 126 (10): 739–752.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20130678

Published: 03 February 2014

... aging is associated with a low-grade inflammation and IR (insulin resistance), we aimed to: (i) analyse the concentration of eHSP72 in elderly people and determine correlation with insulin resistance, and (ii) determine the effects of eHSP72 on β-cell function and viability in human and rodent...

View article titled, Elevated levels of extracellular heat-shock protein 72 (eHSP72) are positively correlated with insulin resistance in vivo and cause pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and death in vitro

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In vivo evidence of an age-related increase in ATP cost of contraction in the plantar flexor muscles

Gwenael Layec, Joel D. Trinity, Corey R. Hart, Seong-Eun Kim, Henderik Jonathan Groot, Yann Le Fur, Jacob R. Sorensen, Eun-Kee Jeong, Russell S. Richardson

Clin Sci (Lond) (2014) 126 (8): 581–592.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20130442

Published: 08 December 2013

...Gwenael Layec; Joel D. Trinity; Corey R. Hart; Seong-Eun Kim; Henderik Jonathan Groot; Yann Le Fur; Jacob R. Sorensen; Eun-Kee Jeong; Russell S. Richardson Impaired skeletal muscle efficiency potentially contributes to the age-related decline in exercise capacity and may explain the altered...

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Mediterranean diet- and exercise-induced improvement in age-dependent vascular activity

Markos Klonizakis, Ahmad Alkhatib, Geoff Middleton, Mark F. Smith

Clin Sci (Lond) (2013) 124 (9): 579–587.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20120412

Published: 21 January 2013

...Markos Klonizakis; Ahmad Alkhatib; Geoff Middleton; Mark F. Smith The aging effect on microvascular integrity, marked by endothelial dysfunction and reduction in exercise tolerance, is a major cause of CVD (cardiovascular disease). Improved dietary habits, known to reduce morbidity and mortality...

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Regular aerobic exercise protects against impaired fasting plasma glucose-associated vascular endothelial dysfunction with aging

Allison E. DeVan, Iratxe Eskurza, Gary L. Pierce, Ashley E. Walker, Kristen L. Jablonski, Rachelle E. Kaplon, Douglas R. Seals

Clin Sci (Lond) (2013) 124 (5): 325–331.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20120291

Published: 12 November 2012

...Allison E. DeVan; Iratxe Eskurza; Gary L. Pierce; Ashley E. Walker; Kristen L. Jablonski; Rachelle E. Kaplon; Douglas R. Seals In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that age-associated vascular endothelial dysfunction is exacerbated by IFG (impaired fasting plasma glucose) and that regular...

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Sirtuins and renal diseases: relationship with aging and diabetic nephropathy

Munehiro Kitada, Shinji Kume, Ai Takeda-Watanabe, Keizo Kanasaki, Daisuke Koya

Clin Sci (Lond) (2013) 124 (3): 153–164.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20120190

Published: 05 October 2012

... restriction conditions and are considered anti-aging molecules. SIRT1 has been the most extensively studied. SIRT1 deacetylates target proteins using the coenzyme NAD + and is therefore linked to cellular energy metabolism and the redox state through multiple signalling and survival pathways. SIRT1 deficiency...

View article titled, Sirtuins and renal diseases: relationship with aging and diabetic nephropathy

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Effect of short- and long-term portal hypertension on adrenergic, nitrergic and sensory functioning in rat mesenteric artery

Esther Sastre, Gloria Balfagón, Elena Revuelta-López, Maria-Ángeles Aller, Maria-Paz Nava, Jaime Arias, Javier Blanco-Rivero

Clin Sci (Lond) (2012) 122 (7): 337–348.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20110303

Published: 07 December 2011

... in vasoconstrictor response to EFS, vasomotor responses or neurotransmitter release when compared with age-matched SO animals. In conclusion, the mesenteric innervation may participate in the development of the characteristic hyperdynamic circulation observed in STPH through the joint action of decreased adrenergic...

View article titled, Effect of short- and long-term portal hypertension on adrenergic, nitrergic and sensory functioning in rat mesenteric artery

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Effects of variations in duodenal glucose load on blood pressure, heart rate, superior mesenteric artery blood flow and plasma noradrenaline in healthy young and older subjects

Laurence G. Trahair, Lora Vanis, Diana Gentilcore, Kylie Lange, Christopher K. Rayner, Michael Horowitz, Karen L. Jones

Clin Sci (Lond) (2012) 122 (6): 271–279.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20110270

Published: 11 November 2011

... (intraduodenal) glucose loads on BP, HR (heart rate), SMA (superior mesenteric artery) flow and vascular conductance and plasma NA (noradrenaline) in ‘young’ and ‘older’ subjects. A total of 12 ‘young’ (six male and six female; age, 22.2±2.3 years) and 12 ‘older’ (six male and six female; age, 68.7±1.0 years...

View article titled, Effects of variations in duodenal glucose load on blood pressure, heart rate, superior mesenteric artery blood flow and plasma noradrenaline in healthy young and older subjects

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Molecular mechanisms of cardiomyocyte aging

Anna Sheydina, Daniel R. Riordon, Kenneth R. Boheler

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 121 (8): 315–329.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20110115

Published: 24 June 2011

...Anna Sheydina; Daniel R. Riordon; Kenneth R. Boheler Western societies are rapidly aging, and cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. In fact, age and cardiovascular diseases are positively correlated, and disease syndromes affecting the heart reach epidemic proportions in the very...

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From cell to cognition: can changes in telomere length indicate patterns of cognitive aging?

Vanja Kljajevic

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 121 (7): 313–314.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20110227

Published: 07 June 2011

...Vanja Kljajevic Correspondence: Dr Vanja Kljajevic (email vanja.kljajevic@gmail.com ). 4 5 2011 18 5 2011 18 5 2011 © The Authors Journal compilation © 2011 Biochemical Society 2011 aging biological age congitive age longevity telomere telomere length...

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Endothelin-1 vasoconstriction and the age-related decline in endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in men

Christian M. Westby, Brian R. Weil, Jared J. Greiner, Brian L. Stauffer, Christopher A. Desouza

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 120 (11): 485–491.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20100475

Published: 15 February 2011

... in several pathologies associated with human aging, including hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. However, it is currently unknown whether the decline in endothelial vasodilatation with advancing age is due to elevated ET-1 vasconstrictor activity. Accordingly, we tested the hypothesis...

View article titled, Endothelin-1 vasoconstriction and the age-related decline in endothelium-dependent vasodilatation in men

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Healthy aging and disease: role for telomere biology?

Haidong Zhu, Matthew Belcher, Pim van der Harst

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 120 (10): 427–440.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20100385

Published: 28 January 2011

...Haidong Zhu; Matthew Belcher; Pim van der Harst Aging is a biological process that affects most cells, organisms and species. Human aging is associated with increased susceptibility to a variety of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, neurological diseases and cancer...

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Aging and vascular endothelial function in humans

Douglas R. Seals, Kristen L. Jablonski, Anthony J. Donato

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 120 (9): 357–375.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20100476

Published: 18 January 2011

...Douglas R. Seals; Kristen L. Jablonski; Anthony J. Donato Advancing age is the major risk factor for the development of CVD (cardiovascular diseases). This is attributable, in part, to the development of vascular endothelial dysfunction, as indicated by reduced peripheral artery EDD (endothelium...

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Sex-specific effects of habitual aerobic exercise on brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in middle-aged and older adults

Gary L. Pierce, Iratxe Eskurza, Ashley E. Walker, Tara N. Fay, Douglas R. Seals

Clin Sci (Lond) (2011) 120 (1): 13–23.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20100174

Published: 14 September 2010

...Gary L. Pierce; Iratxe Eskurza; Ashley E. Walker; Tara N. Fay; Douglas R. Seals Brachial artery FMD (flow-mediated dilation) is impaired with aging and is associated with an increased risk of CVD (cardiovascular disease). In the present study, we determined whether regular aerobic exercise improves...

View article titled, Sex-specific effects of habitual aerobic exercise on brachial artery flow-mediated dilation in middle-aged and older adults

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Relationship between circulating progenitor cells, vascular function and oxidative stress with long-term training and short-term detraining in older men

Sarah Witkowski, Michael M. Lockard, Nathan T. Jenkins, Thomas O. Obisesan, Espen E. Spangenburg, James M. Hagberg

Clin Sci (Lond) (2010) 118 (4): 303–311.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20090253

Published: 16 November 2009

... cell number and function, and (ii) whether oxidative stress affected these factors. Participants included men with a history of more than 30 years of moderate-to-high-intensity exercise (HI group) and healthy low-active age- and BMI (body mass index)-matched control subjects (LO group). Vascular...

View article titled, Relationship between circulating progenitor cells, vascular function and oxidative stress with long-term training and short-term detraining in older men

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Long-term portal hypertension increases the vasodilator response to acetylcholine in rat aorta: role of prostaglandin I 2

Javier Blanco-Rivero, Ma Angeles Aller, Jaime Arias, Mercedes Ferrer, Gloria Balfagón

Clin Sci (Lond) (2009) 117 (10): 365–374.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20080499

Published: 07 September 2009

... an increased vasodilator response. Correspondence: Dr Gloria Balfagón (email gloria.balfagon@uam.es ). 30 9 2008 3 2 2009 30 3 2009 30 3 2009 © The Authors Journal compilation © 2009 Biochemical Society 2009 acetylcholine aging nitric oxide portal hypertension...

View article titled, Long-term portal hypertension increases the vasodilator response to acetylcholine in rat aorta: role of prostaglandin I 2

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Aging is associated with an increased susceptibility to ischaemic necrosis due to microvascular perfusion failure but not a reduction in ischaemic tolerance

Yves Harder, Michaela Amon, Mirko Georgi, Claudia Scheuer, Rene Schramm, Martin Rücker, Brigitte Pittet, Dominique Erni, Michael D. Menger

Clin Sci (Lond) (2007) 112 (8): 429–440.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20060187

Published: 13 March 2007

...Yves Harder; Michaela Amon; Mirko Georgi; Claudia Scheuer; Rene Schramm; Martin Rücker; Brigitte Pittet; Dominique Erni; Michael D. Menger In the present study in a murine model of chronic ischaemia, we analysed: (i) whether aging was associated with an increased susceptibility to ischaemic...

View article titled, Aging is associated with an increased susceptibility to ischaemic necrosis due to microvascular perfusion failure but not a reduction in ischaemic tolerance

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Effect of aging and obesity on the expression of dyslipidaemia in children from families with familial combined hyperlipidaemia

Ewoud ter Avest, Allan D. Sniderman, Sebastian J. H. Bredie, Albert Wiegman, Anton F. H. Stalenhoef, Jacqueline de Graaf

Clin Sci (Lond) (2007) 112 (2): 131–139.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20060234

Published: 11 December 2006

... (familial combined hyperlipidaemia). In 194 young adults (<25 years of age) recruited from families with FCH, we investigated how plasma lipids, (apo)lipoproteins and BMI (body mass index) varied with age. Furthermore, we performed a 5-year follow-up study of clinical and biochemical characteristics...

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Mitochondrial DNA and aging

Mikhail F. ALEXEYEV, Susan P. LeDOUX, Glenn L. WILSON

Clin Sci (Lond) (2004) 107 (4): 355–364.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20040148

Published: 24 September 2004

...Mikhail F. ALEXEYEV; Susan P. LeDOUX; Glenn L. WILSON Among the numerous theories that explain the process of aging, the mitochondrial theory of aging has received the most attention. This theory states that electrons leaking from the ETC (electron transfer chain) reduce molecular oxygen to form O...

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Factors influencing heart rate variability power spectral analysis during controlled breathing in patients with chronic heart failure or hypertension and in healthy normotensive subjects

Gianfranco PICCIRILLO, Damiano MAGRÌ, Camilla NASO, Silvia di CARLO, Antonio MOISÈ, Tiziana DE LAURENTIS, Alessia TORRINI, Sabrina MATERA, Marialuce NOCCO

Clin Sci (Lond) (2004) 107 (2): 183–190.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20030401

Published: 27 July 2004

... with CHF (chronic heart failure). In the present study, we evaluated factors (age, arterial pressures and HR) influencing LFP and HFP (high-frequency power) components in short-term recordings during controlled breathing in patients with CHF or hypertension, and healthy normotensive subjects. In patients...

View article titled, Factors influencing heart rate variability power spectral analysis during controlled breathing in patients with chronic heart failure or hypertension and in healthy normotensive subjects

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Does the level of chronic physical activity alter heart rate variability in healthy older women?

Sylvia RELAND, Nathalie S. VILLE, Sara WONG, Lotfi SENHADJÏ, François CARRÉ

Clin Sci (Lond) (2004) 107 (1): 29–35.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20030405

Published: 23 June 2004

.... No significant difference was observed between the three groups with regard to age, height, weight, body mass index or body fat percentage. As expected, the score for physical activity questionnaire, V ̇ O 2 max, the percentage of V ̇ O 2 max predicted and W max were the highest in the high-activity group...

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Aging, physical fitness and endothelial function: are all ultracentenarians marathon runners?

Guido GRASSI

Clin Sci (Lond) (2004) 106 (3): 239–240.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20030378

Published: 01 March 2004

..., individuals. The main features of the study as well as its potential limitations will be also highlighted. Correspondence: Professor Guido Grassi (e-mail guido.grassi@unimib.it ). 18 11 2003 19 11 2003 19 11 2003 © 2004 The Biochemical Society 2004 aging endothelial...

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Effects of age and physical fitness on microcirculatory function

Ferdinando FRANZONI, Fabio GALETTA, Carmela MORIZZO, Valter LUBRANO, Carlo PALOMBO, Gino SANTORO, Eleuterio FERRANNINI, Alfredo QUIÑONES-GALVAN

Clin Sci (Lond) (2004) 106 (3): 329–335.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20030229

Published: 01 March 2004

...Ferdinando FRANZONI; Fabio GALETTA; Carmela MORIZZO; Valter LUBRANO; Carlo PALOMBO; Gino SANTORO; Eleuterio FERRANNINI; Alfredo QUIÑONES-GALVAN Sedentary aging is associated with endothelial dysfunction and nitric oxide (NO) impairment. The aim of the present study was to assess the effects...

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Cutaneous vascular reactivity is reduced in aging and in heart failure: association with inflammation

S. E. ANDERSSON, M.-L. EDVINSSON, L. EDVINSSON

Clin Sci (Lond) (2003) 105 (6): 699–707.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20030037

Published: 01 December 2003

... by increasing age and related to an ongoing inflammation. The responses to local warming and iontophoretically administered endothelium-dependent and -independent vasodilators were investigated in healthy young adults, healthy elderly adults and elderly adults with CHF. The results were correlated with plasma...

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Short-term aerobic training and circulatory function in women: age and hormone-replacement therapy

Sonia KATYAL, Michael FREEMAN, Judith A. MILLER, Scott G. THOMAS

Clin Sci (Lond) (2003) 104 (3): 267–273.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/cs1040267

Published: 14 February 2003

...Sonia KATYAL; Michael FREEMAN; Judith A. MILLER; Scott G. THOMAS The physiological basis of training responses in women, and particularly older women, is not well understood. Short-term aerobic training (STAT) was used to probe the effects of age and hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) on women's...

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Effect of aging on gene expression rates of endothelin-1 and endothelin-2/vasoactive intestinal contractor in ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury of the mouse

Takaharu KOZAKAI, Hong ZHAO, Mitsue SAKATE, Yoshinori MASUO, Tsuyoshi UCHIDE, Kaname SAIDA

Clin Sci (Lond) (2002) 103 (s2002): 455S–458S.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS103S455S

Published: 01 September 2002

... expression of ET-2/VIC in the old mice did not change after ethanol exposure. Based on these results, we conclude that aging influences the gene expression of ET-2/VIC but not lesion size or gene expression of ET-1 in ethanol-induced gastric injury in the mouse. We therefore suggest that regulation of gene...

View article titled, Effect of aging on gene expression rates of endothelin-1 and endothelin-2/vasoactive intestinal contractor in ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury of the mouse

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Effects of exercise training on expression of endothelin-1 mRNA in the aorta of aged rats

Seiji MAEDA, Takashi MIYAUCHI, Motoyuki IEMITSU, Takumi TANABE, Tomoko YOKOTA, Katsutoshi GOTO, Iwao YAMAGUCHI, Mitsuo MATSUDA

Clin Sci (Lond) (2002) 103 (s2002): 118S–123S.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1042/CS103S118S

Published: 01 September 2002

...Seiji MAEDA; Takashi MIYAUCHI; Motoyuki IEMITSU; Takumi TANABE; Tomoko YOKOTA; Katsutoshi GOTO; Iwao YAMAGUCHI; Mitsuo MATSUDA Aging impairs endothelial function and the vascular tone regulation, although the precise mechanism remains unclear. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide...

View article titled, Effects of exercise training on expression of endothelin-1 mRNA in the aorta of aged rats

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