Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) as a Potential Target for Anti-Aging: Role of Therapeutic Apheresis
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Abstract
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are large structures composed of chromatin, histones and granule-derived proteins released extracellularly by neutrophils. They are generally considered to be a part of the antimicrobial defense strategy, preventing the dissemination of pathogens. However, overproduction of NETs or their ineffective clearance can drive various pathologies, many of which are associated with advanced age and involve uncontrolled inflammation, oxidative, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative stress as underlying mechanisms. Targeting NETs in the elderly as an anti-aging therapy seems to be a very attractive therapeutic approach. Therapeutic apheresis with a specific filter to remove NETs could be a promising strategy worth considering.
Details
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 9 Jan 2025 |
| Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
| Scopus | 85214788448 |
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Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Keywords
- NETs-removing column, anti-aging therapy, elderly population