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SIRT1: Master Regulator of Cellular Metabolism and Longevity

Endocrinology Diagnostics

Key Summary of SIRT1:

Molecular Structure: NAD+ dependent deacetylase enzyme with catalytic core and regulatory domains. Moves between nucleus and cytoplasm.

Metabolic Functions:

  • Regulates glucose and fatty acid metabolism
  • Controls mitochondrial development
  • Manages energy homeostasis across tissues
  • Interacts with key metabolic proteins

Aging and Longevity:

  • Enhances DNA repair
  • Reduces cell senescence
  • Controls stress response pathways
  • Supports cellular resilience

Disease Implications:

1. Potential treatment for:

    • Cardiovascular diseases
    • Neurodegenerative conditions
    • Cancer
    • Metabolic disorders
    • Age-related muscle disorders

2. Therapeutic Potential:

  • Developing targeted activation compounds
  • Improving insulin sensitivity
  • Reducing inflammation
  • Protecting against cellular stress

SIRT1 is a critical regulator of metabolism, aging, and potential disease interventions.

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