senolytic
noun
any of a group of drugs that fight aging by killing senescent cells.
senolytics
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pluralof senolytic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"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
“We know that senolytics work pretty well in mice,” Wiley says.
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
