The Senolytic Effect of Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) on Mouse Embryonic (MEF) and Human Fibroblast Cell Lines.

Scott L Sax, Maria Laura Centomo, Federica Centofanti, Barbara Rizzacasa, Sierra Cox, Chelsea Cox, Andrea Latini, Maria Rosaria D'Apice, Liliana Mannucci, Giuseppe Novelli, Pier Paolo Pandolfi

William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, Renown Health Nevada System of Higher Education, Reno, NV 89502, USA.William N. Pennington Cancer Institute, Renown Health Nevada System of Higher Education, Reno, NV 89502, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Senescence and apoptosis are two fundamental cellular processes that play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological conditions. Senescence refers to the irreversible growth arrest that cells undergo in response to various stimuli, including telomeric alterations, stress, and oncogenic signaling. Pharmacological and/or genetic removal of senescent cells, also referred to as senolysis, triggers organ rejuvenation and tissue regeneration. Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a natural compound contained in

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Research summary

The paper investigates the senolytic effects of Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C) on cellular senescence, which is directly related to the aging process and the removal of senescent cells. This aligns with longevity research as it explores potential interventions that could address the root causes of aging. However, while the findings may contribute to the understanding of senolysis, the impact appears to be limited and incremental rather than groundbreaking.

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