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National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
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National Hospital for Geriatric Medicine, NCGG
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To clarify the causes of disorders common in the elderly to develop treatment. To establish comprehensive medicine, an approach different from the "old adult" approach, since many elderly people have disorders involved in multiple organs.
老化機構研究部
Aging and the development of age-related disorders are promoted by "damage" to genes (DNA) occurring with age. We have developed an animal model for aging susceptible to DNA damage. With this model, we clarify the causes of aging and prevention against age-related disorders.
Oxidative stress ("rusting" of a human body due to oxygen) is the cause of many age-related disorders. We have developed methods to analyze protein/DNA injured by oxidation. We utilize these methods for early diagnosis of age-related disorders and in evaluating the therapeutic effects.
Improving homeostasis is essential in the treatment of age-related disorders, which impair multiple organs throughout the body. For this purpose, Oriental medicine, including traditional herbal medicine, is a very effective measure. We confirm the efficacy of Oriental medicinefor age-related disorders.
Engaged in research and development of oral drugs with a neuroprotective action as new treatment for Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, the typical age-related disorders.
Engaged in development of new food-derived compounds that prevent aging and age-related disorders, specifically of compounds that promote antioxidative functions of the body.