epigenetic clock

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Introduction

The concept of a clock that assesses DNA methylation of tissues to predict a biologic age.

More general terms

References

  1. Karolinska Institute Most accurate test to date developed to measure biological aging. ScienceDaily, 13 October 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231013114911.htm
    Neytchev O, Erlandsson H, Witasp A et al Epigenetic clocks indicate that kidney transplantation and not dialysis mitigate the effects of renal ageing. Journal of Internal Medicine, 2023 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37827529