An anti-AGE antibody comprises a protein or peptide that comprises at least one amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity, preferably at least 95% sequence identity, more preferably at least 98% sequence identity, with specific amino acid sequences. The anti-AGE antibody binds to a protein or peptide that exhibits a carboxymethyllysine modification. The anti-AGE antibody may be used for killing senescent cells, killing partially-functional or non-functional cells, treating sarcopenia, promoting tissue or organ regeneration, promoting regenerative processes or overcoming aging effects, treating atherosclerosis, preventing or delaying the onset of cataracts, preventing or delaying the onset of loss of adipose tissue, increasing health span, preventing or delaying the onset of lordokyphosis, treating inflammation or autoimmune disorders, treating neurodegenerative disorders or treating cancer.
