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Aging and cancer: the double-edged sword of replicative senescence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9100719     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Normal cells do not divide indefinitely. This trait, termed the finite replicative life span of cells, limits the capacity for cell division by a process termed cellular or replicative senescence. Replicative senescence is thought to be a tumor suppression mechanism and also a contributor to organismic aging. This article reviews what is known about the genetics and molecular biology of cell senescence. It discusses the evidence that replicative senescence suppresses tumorigenesis, at least in young organisms, and that it also contributes to the aging of mitotic tissues. Finally, it puts forth the somewhat unorthodox view that, in older organisms, senescent cells may actually contribute to carcinogenesis.
Authors:
J Campisi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society     Volume:  45     ISSN:  0002-8614     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Geriatr Soc     Publication Date:  1997 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-04-30     Completed Date:  1997-04-30     Revised Date:  2008-03-10    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503062     Medline TA:  J Am Geriatr Soc     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  482-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California 94720, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aging / physiology*
Cell Aging / physiology*
Cell Division / physiology*
Genes, Tumor Suppressor / physiology
Humans
Mitosis
Neoplasms / physiopathology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
AG09909/AG/NIA NIH HHS; AG11658/AG/NIA NIH HHS

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