Pathology of Mouse Models of Accelerated Aging

February 2016 in “ Veterinary pathology ”

Liesbeth Harkema, Sameh A. Youssef, Alain de Bruin

TLDR Progeroid mouse models show signs of early aging similar to humans, helping us understand aging better.

The document reviewed the pathology of various progeroid mouse models used to study accelerated aging, highlighting their utility in understanding the mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and neurodegenerative disorders. Key findings included the role of genetic mutations affecting DNA repair and telomere maintenance in promoting premature aging. The review emphasized the importance of these models in studying aging and evaluating intervention strategies, while also noting the need for thorough knowledge of mouse strain backgrounds and comprehensive pathological examinations to accurately interpret data and translate findings to human aging.

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