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The Free Radical Theory of Aging: A Critique and Unresolved Questions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2010

John C. Carlson  and
William F. Forbes
John C. Carlson
Affiliation:
University of Waterloo
William F. Forbes
Affiliation:
University of Waterloo
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Abstract

The free radical theory of aging is critically discussed. This review deals with the biological effects of free radicals during the aging process, the relationship between aging and diseases and how they both may be affected by free radicals, and the effects of free radicals on the human lifespan. The paper emphasizes aspects which require additional investigation.

Résumé

La théorie des radicaux libres du vieillissement est très critiquée. Ce compte-rendu traite des effets biologiques des radicaux libres au cours du processus du vieillissement, de la relation entre le vieillissement et la maladie (comment ces deux concepts peuvent être affectés par les radicaux libres) et des effets des radicaux libres tout au long du cycle de vie. Cet article met en relief des aspects qui demandent une étude plus approfondie.

Keywords

Radicaux libresvieillissementFree RadicalsAging
Type
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Information
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement , Volume 11 , Issue 3 , Fall/automne 1992 , pp. 262 - 268
Copyright
Copyright © Canadian Association on Gerontology 1992

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