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senolytic

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[sen-uh-lit-ik] / ˌsɛn əˈlɪt ɪk /

noun

senolytics plural
  1. any of a group of drugs that fight aging by killing senescent cells.


adjective

  1. relating to or being a drug that fights aging by killing senescent cells, or any treatment that involves such a drug.

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The researchers tested whether ABT-263, a senolytic drug, could reduce this burden when applied directly to aged skin.

From Science Daily May 20, 2026

For example, senolytic drugs target senescent cells, which no longer divide but linger in the body instead of being cleared by the immune system.

From Scientific American Oct. 17, 2023

Unity Biotechnology, a start-up company in Brisbane, California, has had promising results from an initial phase I trial to treat osteoarthritis of the knee with its senolytic, UBX0101.

From Nature May 12, 2020

The one cleared of its senolytic cells seems spry and glossy, while its sibling is shrunken, greying and looks its age.

From The Guardian Sep. 2, 2019

But researchers have created several so-called senolytic drugs that slay senescent cells without genetic tinkering.

From Science Magazine Dec. 22, 2016

"Adjuvant therapies, in this case senolytics, have the potential of becoming valuable and effective treatments targeting OSA-induced morbidities."

From Science Daily Jan. 3, 2024

For a 2015 study, researchers used senolytics to remove senescent cells in mice and delayed, prevented or alleviated multiple disorders.

From Scientific American Oct. 17, 2023

At least a dozen clinical trials with senolytics are now testing whether they can help control Alzheimer’s progression, improve joint health in osteoarthritis and improve skeletal health.

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2022

At least a dozen clinical trials with senolytics are now testing things like whether they can help control Alzheimer’s progression, improve joint health in osteoarthritis and improve skeletal health.

From Seattle Times Aug. 30, 2022

Researchers are also developing drugs called senolytics that can either kill zombie cells or prevent them from developing in the first place.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2022

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