Circadian rhythm gene cryptochrome 2 (Cry2) interacts with lipid metabolism to promote vascular aging.

Yu Xiao, Yang Li, Jinning Gu, Shan Lu, Shuang Yu, Chunli Song

Department of special needs ward and general practice, Second Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China.Department of special needs ward and general practice, Second Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, PR China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Vascular aging is the basis of many chronic diseases of the aged, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the circadian rhythm gene Cry2 interacts with lipid metabolism to influence vascular aging. This research is relevant as it explores the underlying mechanisms of vascular aging, which is a significant contributor to age-related diseases, potentially addressing root causes of aging rather than merely treating symptoms.

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