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* '''Cancer:''' Resveratrol may inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis, showing potential as an anti-cancer agent. | * '''Cancer:''' Resveratrol may inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis, showing potential as an anti-cancer agent. | ||
=== Cellular Senescence and Apoptosis === | |||
Resveratrol is studied for its role in reducing [[cellular senescence]] and promoting apoptosis, which are crucial processes related to aging and disease. It modulates various signaling pathways, influencing cell cycle, inflammation, and survival. | Resveratrol is studied for its role in reducing [[cellular senescence]] and promoting apoptosis, which are crucial processes related to aging and disease. It modulates various signaling pathways, influencing cell cycle, inflammation, and survival. | ||
=== Caloric Restriction Mimetic === | |||
One of the mechanisms by which resveratrol is thought to impact aging is by mimicking the effects of caloric restriction, a well-known intervention for extending lifespan. It activates sirtuins, proteins associated with longevity, and influences metabolic processes related to aging. | One of the mechanisms by which resveratrol is thought to impact aging is by mimicking the effects of caloric restriction, a well-known intervention for extending lifespan. It activates sirtuins, proteins associated with longevity, and influences metabolic processes related to aging. | ||
== Forms of Resveratrol == | == Forms of Resveratrol == |