[Biology of aging: theories, mechanisms, and perspectives]. / Biologia do envelhecimento: teorias, mecanismos e perspectivas.
Cien Saude Colet
; 15(6): 2845-57, 2010 Sep.
Article
em Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20922293
Abstract The article reviews the major biological theories of aging, and discusses the most relevant mechanisms to explain the aging process. It begins with the evolutionary theories, explores the molecular-cellular mechanisms, and presents the perspective of the systemic theories. The complex etiology of aging is a challenge to the researchers. The knowledge on that phenomenon develops towards an integrative approach.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Envelhecimento
Limite:
Humans
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Pt
Revista:
Cien Saude Colet
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Brasil