Unity Biotechnology, Inc.;Buck Institute for Research on Aging;Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
发明人:
Jose Alberto Lopez-Dominguez,Remi-Martin Laberge,Judith Campisi,Albert Davalos,Marco Demaria,Nathaniel David,Alain Philippe Vasserot,Darren J. Baker,Bennett G. Childs,James L. Kirkland,Tamar Tchkonia
申请号:
US15742458
公开号:
US20180193458A1
申请日:
2016.07.08
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2018
代理人:
摘要:
Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders. Also included herein are methods for extending lifespan.