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Periodic administration of the senolytic drug combination Dasatinib and Quercetin (D+Q) selectively eliminates senescent cells, thereby extending healthspan and delaying age-related pathologies in murine models.

The research suggests that a specific combination of Dasatinib and Quercetin, taken periodically (weekly) at specific doses, can clear senescent cells and extend healthspan in mice. While promising, this is preclinical data. Humans should not self-administer these drugs without medical supervision, as the long-term safety and optimal dosing for humans are not yet established.

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Periodic drug administration extended healthspan in Ercc1(delta)/Delta mice, delaying age-related symptoms and pathology, osteoporosis, and loss of intervertebral disk proteoglycans.
Yi Zhu et al. · Aging Cell · 2015

Why this rating

Strong preclinical evidence in multiple mouse models (aged, progeroid, irradiated) with consistent functional improvements, though human data is not yet presented.

Source

The Achilles’ heel of senescent cells: from transcriptome to senolytic drugs

Yi Zhu et al. · Aging Cell · 2015

DOI 10.1111/acel.12344

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