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Senescent cells can be harmful to the body from "summary" of Lifespan by David Sinclair,Matthew D. Laplante

As we age, our bodies accumulate a type of cell known as senescent cells. These cells have stopped dividing and are essentially in a state of suspended animation. While this may sound harmless, senescent cells can actually be quite harmful to our bodies. One of the main reasons senescent cells are detrimental is because they secrete a variety of molecules that can cause inflammation. This chronic inflammation can contribute to a number of age-related diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's. In addition to triggering inflammation, senescent cells can also disrupt the normal functioning of surrounding cells. Furthermore, senescent cells have been shown to contri...
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    Lifespan

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