Journal
CELLS
Volume 11, Issue 7, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/cells11071180
Keywords
longevity; ion channels; lifespan; aging; calcium; ER; lysosomes
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- NIH [RF1AG069076, RF1AG067414, R21AG072176]
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This article explores the roles of ion channels and transporters in the regulation of aging and longevity, and suggests leveraging these proteins to develop novel therapeutic strategies against aging.
Despite significant advances in our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie age-related physiological decline, our ability to translate these insights into actionable strategies to extend human healthspan has been limited. One of the major reasons for the existence of this barrier is that with a few important exceptions, many of the proteins that mediate aging have proven to be undruggable. The argument put forth here is that the amenability of ion channels and transporters to pharmacological manipulation could be leveraged to develop novel therapeutic strategies to combat aging. This review delves into the established roles for ion channels and transporters in the regulation of aging and longevity via their influence on membrane excitability, Ca2+ homeostasis, mitochondrial and endolysosomal function, and the transduction of sensory stimuli. The goal is to provide the reader with an understanding of emergent themes, and prompt further investigation into how the activities of ion channels and transporters sculpt the trajectories of cellular and organismal aging.
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