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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2018

Stem cells and anti-aging genes: double-edged sword-do the same job of life extension.

Mujib Ullah, Zhongjie Sun

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In one paragraph

Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
19citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
2.4field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 44 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Pooled it
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  10. Role of CD9 Sensing, AI, and Exosomes in Cellular Communication of Cancer.International journal of stem cell research and therapy · 2023
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  11. Effects of a Topical Anti-aging Formulation on Skin Aging Biomarkers.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2022
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  15. Klotho Deficiency Accelerates Stem Cells Aging by Impairing Telomerase Activity.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2019
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  16. Anti-aging and Sunscreens: Paradigm Shift in Cosmetics.Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin · 2019
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  17. The Signaling of Cellular Senescence in Diabetic Nephropathy.Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity · 2019
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  18. Effects of Ginsenoside Rg1 Regulating Wnt/Stem cells international · 2019
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  19. Scientific Papers and Patents on Substances with Unproven Effects. Part 2.Recent patents on drug delivery & formulation · 2019
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mujib UllahDepartment of Physiology, BMSB, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), 940 Stanton L. Young Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73126-0901, USA. fmujibul@ouhsc.edu.
Zhongjie SunDepartment of Physiology, BMSB, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), 940 Stanton L. Young Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73126-0901, USA.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center · US

Funding

Investigation into Heart AgingR01AG049780 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · PI SUN, ZHONGJIE · 2016 to 2020
$2.4M
Molecular Mechanism of Kidney AgingR01DK093403 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · PI SUN, ZHONGJIE · 2012 to 2016
$1.6M
Coupling Factor 6 in Cold-induced Kidney Dysfunction and HypertensionR01HL122166 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · PI SUN, ZHONGJIE · 2015 to 2018
$1.5M
Anti-aging gene klotho: a novel therapeutic target in calcific aortic valve diseaseR01HL118558 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · PI SUN, ZHONGJIE · 2014 to 2017
$1.5M
Investigation into Cold-induced Pulmonary Vascular Inflammation and DysfunctionR01HL116863 · NHLBI · UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCI CTR · PI SUN, ZHONGJIE · 2013 to 2016
$1.4M
NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL116863NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL118558NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL122166NIA NIH HHS R01 AG049780NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK093403
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aging impacts diseases and lifespan. With current knowledge of stem cells, it is feasible to design and test interventions that delay aging and improve both health and lifespan. Stem cells, together with anti-aging genes such as Klotho, play a crucial role in delaying the aging process. Stem cells in combination with anti-aging genes make a complex and protective shield, which stand against the eroding effects of aging. Increased wear and tear of the stem cells, as well as Klotho deficiency, is expected to heavily increase cellular damage and accelerate the process of aging. Stem cells in conjugation with anti-aging genes probably receive and neutralize most of the devastating signaling effects which are known to cause premature aging. The shield of stem cells combined with anti-aging genes is a primary target for absorbing the shock of aging. If this shield neutralizes the shocks, it could lead to a youthful state, but if not it will accelerate the aging journey. In this review, we concisely discuss the neutralizing ability, operated and regulated by stem cells and other life-extension factors. We suggest that stem cell interventions that increase rejuvenation and keep in balance the expression of anti-aging genes could delay the aging phenotypes and result in prolonged lifespan.

Indexed as

Life ExpectancyAgingCellular SenescenceGlucuronidaseHumansKlotho ProteinsLongevityRejuvenationSignal TransductionStem CellsGlucuronidaseKlotho ProteinsAging communicationAging signalingCaloric restrictionCytokinesGeneticsKlothoLifespanRejuvenationStem cellsTelomerase

Identifiers

PMID29321045
PMCPMC5763529
OpenAlexW2783365757

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