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Spontaneous DNA damage to the nuclear genome promotes senescence, redox imbalance and aging
13 Apr 2018
Abstract excerpt
Accumulation of senescent cells over time contributes to aging and age-related diseases. However, what drives senescence in vivo is not clear. Here we used a genetic approach to determine if spontaneous nuclear DNA damage is sufficient to initiate senescence in mammals. Ercc1 -/∆ mice with reduced expression of ERCC1-XPF endonuclease have impaired capacity to repair the nuclear genome. Ercc1 -/∆ mice accumulated...
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