SIGNATURE OF LONGEVITY

G. ACCARDI, L. SCOLA, A. AIELLO, S. APRILE, M. BULATI, G. CANDORE, C. CARUSO, L. CRISTALDI, G. DURO, C. GAMBINO, M. LIGOTTI, S. VASTO

Article ID: 6468
Vol 32, Issue 4S1, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6468
Received: 8 September 2018; Accepted: 8 September 2018; Available online: 8 September 2018; Issue release: 8 September 2018

Abstract

Ageing is a natural and physiological condition that is the results of compromised stress response,homeostatic imbalance and increased risk of developing diseases. However, if we age having a goodhealth and functioning (successful aging) or with disease and disability (unsuccessful aging), it dependson a combination of “positive features”, including genetic, epigenetic and phenotypic characteristicsin combination with favorable environment, economic status and social involvement. In our study, wesummarize some key points for the identification of a longevity signature, with a particular focus onSicilian long-lived individuals and centenarians.



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