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Researchers identify new target to prevent aggressive form of prostate cancer

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have identified Sirtuin 1 as a key driver of neuroendocrine prostate cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. Genetic or pharmacological inhibition of Sirtuin 1 prevents tumor growth in mice and lays the groundwork for future clinical studies aimed at developing new treatments.

SourceRockefeller University Press·JournalJournal of Experimental Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2026

The SIRT6 gene keeps the brain healthy by regulating protein production

Researchers found SIRT6 is essential for maintaining protein homeostasis, regulating the protein life cycle to prevent protein aggregates that contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Reduced SIRT6 levels play a critical role in aging and age-related neurodegeneration.

SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalAging Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2026

Study shows potential of resveratrol to aid fertility

A systematic review of 24 studies suggests resveratrol can enhance the quantity and quality of egg cells, called oocytes. The compound may also treat infertility related to endometriosis and obesity.

SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 30, 2025
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CCM Biosciences scientists report discovery of first-in-class longevity therapeutics

Researchers at CCM Biosciences have discovered novel enzyme activators that fully restore the activity of Sirtuin-3, a master regulator of cellular energy production. These compounds hold significant potential for addressing age-related disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 8, 2025

Chinese Medical Journal study reviews the impact of caloric restriction on cardiovascular health

A review of existing literature on caloric restriction (CR) reveals its benefits on cardiovascular health, including reduced cholesterol levels, improved endothelial function, and enhanced vascular renewal. CR's role in regulating sirtuin activity is also explored, with seven identified sirtuins mediating cardiovascular benefits.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 8, 2024

Chinese Medical Journal review highlights beneficial interplay between caloric restriction, sirtuins, and cardiovascular diseases

A recent review highlights the positive effects of caloric restriction on cardiovascular health, linked to sirtuin activation and improved lipid metabolism. The study suggests that caloric restriction regulates metabolic processes via NAD+ levels, activating SIRT1 and modulating cardio-protective pathways.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 28, 2024
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New research shows promising results for the development of a nonsurgical treatment for degenerative rotator cuff injury in the elderly

A novel study found that honokiol promotes healing of rotator cuff injury and may be an effective treatment for humans. The study suggests that SIRT3 activation plays a protective role in alleviating aging-induced fibrocartilage degeneration and promoting rotator cuff healing.

SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 20, 2023
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How does an aging-associated enzyme access our genetic material?

Researchers use cryo-electron microscopy to visualize a sirtuin enzyme bound to a nucleosome, clarifying how it accesses DNA and histone proteins to modulate gene expression. The study provides insight into the function of SIRT6 in humans and other animals.

SourcePenn State·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2023

Protein Sirtuin 7 suppresses heat production in brown adipose tissue

Researchers found that Sirtuin 7 regulates brown adipose tissue functions, leading to suppressed energy expenditure and thermogenesis. The study reveals a molecular pathway involving protein deacylation and mRNA binding, which will have implications for treating hypermetabolic conditions like cancer and obesity.

SourceKumamoto University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2023

Discovering sirtuin longevity proteins in early branches of animal life

A study from University of California, Davis, and Harvard Medical School reveals multiple new sirtuins in early branching animals like jellyfish, sea sponges, and sea anemones. These proteins are involved in metabolism and DNA repair, playing a crucial role in the unique longevity strategies of these animals.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalMolecular Biology and Evolution·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 22, 2022
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Age-related decline in two sirtuin enzymes alters mitochondrial dynamics, weakens cardiac contractions

A preclinical study found that age-related decline in two sirtuin enzymes alters mitochondrial dynamics, weakening cardiac contractions in response to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Boosting SIRT1/SIRT3 levels may help protect against such injuries, potentially reducing heart attack complications and deaths.

SourceUniversity of South Florida (USF Health)·JournalAging Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 24, 2021

Biologists find a way to boost intestinal stem cell populations

Researchers found that aging contributes to a decline in intestinal stem cells, which can lead to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Boosting these cells with a compound called nicotinamide riboside (NR) reverses this effect and provides protection against age-related damage.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAging Cell·DateMar 28, 2019
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New health benefits discovered in berry pigment

A study from the University of Eastern Finland has found that anthocyanins in berries increase SIRT6 enzyme levels and decrease cancer genes in human cells. The findings suggest a potential role for anthocyanins in preventing cancer growth, paving the way for new drug development.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalScientific Reports·DateApr 5, 2018

Study suggests method to boost growth of blood vessels and muscle

Researchers at MIT have found a compound that promotes new blood vessel growth, boosting endurance in elderly mice by up to 80 percent. The study suggests that this restoration of muscle mass could help combat age-related frailty and related conditions.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell·DateMar 22, 2018

Boosting Sirt4 gene activity extends healthy lifespan in fruit flies

A new study found that boosting Sirt4 gene activity extends healthy lifespan in fruit flies, with a 20% increase in longevity seen in modified flies. The researchers also discovered that Sirt4 plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and fasting responses.

SourceBrown University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 29, 2018

Feast-and-famine diet could extend life, study shows

Researchers found that an intermittent feast-and-famine diet increased sirtuin proteins, which promote longevity and protect against age-related diseases. The diet also decreased insulin levels, potentially having an anti-diabetic effect.

SourceUniversity of Florida·JournalRejuvenation Research·DateFeb 27, 2015
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A fattening gene

Researchers have identified a key gene in energy metabolism, revealing its crucial role in regulating fat storage. The Sirt7 gene plays a central role in the process, enabling mice to maintain normal weight despite high-fat diets, suggesting new therapeutic approaches for obesity and metabolic disorders.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalCell Metabolism·DateApr 30, 2014

SIRT5 regulation has dramatic effect on mitochondrial metabolism

Researchers have identified widespread regulation of proteins involved in metabolism by the mitochondrial sirtuin, SIRT5. This study found that SIRT5 selectively removes specific sites of succinyl modifications in over 140 different proteins, leading to disruptions in metabolic pathways.

SourceBuck Institute for Research on Aging·JournalCell Metabolism·DateDec 10, 2013

Study finds mechanism that turns white fat into energy-burning brown fat

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have identified a mechanism that can give energy-storing white fat some of the beneficial characteristics of energy-burning brown fat. By activating a cell receptor called ppar-gamma, scientists found that sirtuins boost metabolism by promoting the browning of white fat.

SourceColumbia University Irving Medical Center·JournalCell·DateAug 2, 2012

More evidence for longevity pathway

New research confirms resveratrol's role in prolonging lifespan and health through SIRT1-activated mitochondrial function. Studies using mouse models show that without SIRT1, resveratrol has no beneficial effect on energy production.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalCell Metabolism·DateMay 1, 2012
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NIH study uncovers probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity

A new NIH study reveals that resveratrol's health benefits come from inhibiting phosphodiesterases (PDEs), not directly activating sirtuin 1. This finding may pave the way for resveratrol-based medicines and offer alternative treatments for diseases like type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and heart disease.

SourceNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute·JournalCell·DateFeb 2, 2012

Scientists ferret out a key pathway for aging

A study by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists identifies Sirt3 as a crucial enzyme in the aging process, which helps to slow down aging by reducing free radicals produced by mitochondria. The findings provide a rational basis for devising interventions to retard aging and improve health in old age.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalCell·DateNov 18, 2010
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SIRT1 gene important for memory

A study led by the University of Southern California found that SIRT1 protein is essential for recall in mice, but over-expression did not improve performance; instead, it raised questions about supplementing with sirtuin activators.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateJul 22, 2010

Study strengthens link between sirtuins and life extension

Researchers strengthen the connection between sirtuins and calorie restriction's life-extending effects by targeting a brain system controlling growth and lifespan length. The findings suggest that drugs boosting sirtuin production could help fight diseases of aging, improving health in later life.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalGenes & Development·DateDec 14, 2009

Future diabetes treatment may use resveratrol to target the brain

A new study found that resveratrol improves diabetes by targeting the brain, potentially leading to orally-delivered medications. Activating sirtuins in the brain mediates resveratrol's beneficial effects, which could lead to more effective targeted diabetes treatments.

SourceThe Endocrine Society·JournalEndocrinology·DateOct 6, 2009
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'SIRT'ain security: the protein SIRT3 protects the heart

A new study reveals that Sirt3 helps protect the mouse heart by blocking cardiac hypertrophic response through Foxo3a-dependent antioxidant defense mechanisms. Mice lacking Sirt3 developed enlarged hearts, while those overexpressing Sirt3 were protected from cardiac hypertrophy under similar conditions.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateAug 3, 2009

Researchers identify a potentially universal mechanism of aging

Scientists have discovered that DNA damage can lead to a decrease in gene regulation, contributing to aging. A specific sirtuin protein helps regulate gene expression and maintain DNA repair, but its dysfunction can result in chronic gene activation and aging phenotypes.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalCell·DateNov 26, 2008
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Does a component of niacin point the way to anti-aging drugs?

A new study from The Wistar Institute suggests that a component of the common vitamin B3, nicotinamide, binds to sirtuin molecules and inhibits their activity. Activating these enzymes could have anti-aging effects and help counteract age-related health problems like obesity and type II diabetes.

SourceThe Wistar Institute·JournalMolecular Cell·DateFeb 8, 2007

Researchers find new clues to biochemistry of 'anti-aging'

Sirtuins have been implicated in the health benefits of calorie restriction, which is known to lengthen life span. The discovery reveals that sirtuins directly control specific metabolic enzymes called AceCSs, transforming them into a form that allows the body to utilize acetate as an energy source.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 19, 2006
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SIRT7

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have identified SIRT7 as a key regulator of cellular metabolism and longevity. The study reveals that SIRT7 promotes the activity of key enzymes involved in glucose and lipid metabolism, leading to improved energy balance and lifespan.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalGenes & Development·DateApr 16, 2006

New insights on sirtuins, involved in gene expression and aging

Scientists at The Wistar Institute discovered a binding site that, if blocked, could activate the protein to promote genomic stability and decrease cancer. By analyzing the molecular details of how sirtuins work, researchers identified potential activators using virtual libraries of molecules.

SourceThe Wistar Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 17, 2004
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Molecules discovered that extend life in yeast, human cells

A group of polyphenols found in red wine and vegetables have been shown to activate sirtuins, enzymes that help cells survive environmental stresses and may promote longevity. These molecules, called STACs, were found to stimulate human sirtuin SIRT1, increasing cell survival rates.

SourceHarvard Medical School·JournalNature·DateAug 24, 2003
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