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Gerontology & Geriatrics Studies

Endorphins in Anti-Aging Activity - Holistic Approach an Emerging Concept

  • Open or CloseShrihari TG*

    Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology, India

    *Corresponding author:Shrihari TG, Assistant professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology, India

Submission: April 20, 2018;Published: February 20, 2019

DOI: 10.31031/GGS.2019.03.000590

ISSN 2578-0093
Volume4 Issue3

Abstract

Endorphins are endogenous morphine, neuropeptide. There are three types of endorphins such as beta-endorphins, enkephalins, dynorphins are produced during stress and pain. Receptors of endorphins are situated on nervous system and immune cells. It has got various activities such as immune stimulatory, anti-inflammatory, and delay aging by reduction of free radicals (ROS, RNS) production by immune cells during oxidative burst. This article brief’s about the novel roles of endorphins in anti-aging activity.

Keywords: Stress; NF-KB; Free radicals; Telomeres

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