Targeting p21 for diabetes: Another choice of senotherapy.

Kondoh, Hiroshi; Hara, Eiji · Cell Metab · 2022

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Abstract

Senotherapy, the elimination of senescent cells, is a cutting-edge treatment for aging-related and lifestyle diseases. In this issue of Cell Metabolism, Wang et al. report that p21<sup>Cip1</sup> highly expressing cells, which represent a senescent cell population, occur in the adipose tissue during obesity. Targeting them genetically or pharmacologically attenuates insulin resistance, suggesting a possible therapeutic approach to treat the metabolic complications of obesity.

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