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'''SIRT1''' is one of the seven mammalian sirtuins, a family of proteins critical to cellular regulation and longevity. Sirtuins, in general, are known for their role in extending lifespan and improving health. For detailed information on the sirtuin family, refer to [[Sirtuins]]. SIRT1 is particularly noteworthy due to its extensive involvement in cellular processes that are directly linked to the aging process, including cellular metabolism, inflammation, stress resistance, and survival. | '''SIRT1''' is one of the seven mammalian sirtuins, a family of proteins critical to cellular regulation and longevity. Sirtuins, in general, are known for their role in extending lifespan and improving health. For detailed information on the sirtuin family, refer to [[Sirtuins]]. SIRT1 is particularly noteworthy due to its extensive involvement in cellular processes that are directly linked to the aging process, including cellular metabolism, inflammation, stress resistance, and survival. | ||
Research has demonstrated that overexpression of SIRT1 in mice models leads to extended lifespan and delayed onset of age-related diseases, including neurodegenerative conditions, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders. Caloric restriction, a well-known lifespan-extending intervention, has been shown to activate SIRT1, suggesting a potential mechanism by which reduced calorie intake promotes longevity. | |||
= Function and Mechanism = | |||
SIRT1 regulates cellular processes by deacetylating a variety of protein substrates, including transcription factors and cofactors. Through its deacetylation activity, SIRT1 impacts cellular energy metabolism, stress response, and inflammation, which collectively contribute to lifespan extension. | SIRT1 regulates cellular processes by deacetylating a variety of protein substrates, including transcription factors and cofactors. Through its deacetylation activity, SIRT1 impacts cellular energy metabolism, stress response, and inflammation, which collectively contribute to lifespan extension. | ||
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==== Inflammation Regulation ==== | ==== Inflammation Regulation ==== | ||
By deacetylating nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), a key regulator of inflammatory responses, SIRT1 modulates inflammation within cells, reducing the likelihood of chronic inflammation, a known contributor to aging and age-related diseases. | By deacetylating nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), a key regulator of inflammatory responses, SIRT1 modulates inflammation within cells, reducing the likelihood of chronic inflammation, a known contributor to aging and age-related diseases. | ||
=== SIRT1 Activators === | === SIRT1 Activators === | ||
Several compounds are known to activate SIRT1, including resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine and grapes. Resveratrol has gained considerable attention for its potential to extend lifespan and combat age-related diseases. However, the exact mechanism of action and the therapeutic potential of resveratrol and other SIRT1 activators are still under investigation. | Several compounds are known to activate SIRT1, including resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine and grapes. Resveratrol has gained considerable attention for its potential to extend lifespan and combat age-related diseases. However, the exact mechanism of action and the therapeutic potential of resveratrol and other SIRT1 activators are still under investigation. | ||