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Special Issue Topic

The Fountain of Youth: Decoding the Hormonal Regulation of Aging

Submission Deadline: July 04, 2025

Guest Editor

Marijn Speeckaert E-Mail

Professor of the Department of Nephrology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Ghent, Gent, Belgium.

Research Keywords: diabetes mellitus; chronic kidney-disease; glycation; vitamin D; metabolism

About the Special lssue

Aging is a complex and multifactorial process that involves the progressive decline of physiological functions and the increasing risk of developing chronic diseases. However, recent research has highlighted the crucial role of hormones in regulating the aging process. Hormones are signaling molecules produced by various glands in the body that regulate different functions, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and aging. The Fountain of Youth: Decoding the Hormonal Regulation of Aging is a special issue that aims to explore the latest advances in the field of hormonal regulation of aging. The issue will cover topics such as the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of hormones on aging, the role of hormones in age-related diseases, and the potential therapeutic interventions targeting hormonal pathways to promote healthy aging. The issue will provide insights into the fundamental mechanisms underlying the aging process and highlight the potential of hormonal regulation as a promising avenue for promoting healthy aging.

Keywords: aging; hormones; molecular mechanisms; age-related diseases; therapeutic interventions; healthy aging

Published Articles

Open Access Review
Endogenous glucocorticoids during skeletal ageing
Stress hormones, namely glucocorticoids, have diverse actions throughout the body in regulating development, tissue metabolism, inflammation, circadian rhythms, and skeletal homeostasis. While endog
Published: August 16, 2024 Explor Endocr Metab Dis. 2024;1:191–212
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Open Access Original Article
Testosterone undecanoate is associated with improved ageing male symptoms score in men with type 2 diabetes and adult-onset testosterone deficiency: re-analyzed results from a randomised controlled trial
Aim: To evaluate changes in quality of life via the ageing male symptom scale (AMSS) and somatic, psychological, and sexual sub-scales following testosterone undecanoate (TU) or placebo (P) treat
Published: August 13, 2024 Explor Endocr Metab Dis. 2024;1:177–190
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Open Access Review
Adult-onset testosterone deficiency: the usefulness of hormone replacement in reducing mortality in men with this common age-related condition
Adult-onset testosterone deficiency (TD) in men is diagnosed by the finding of low serum testosterone levels and recognised, associated symptoms. The condition has high prevalence in men over 50 yea
Published: June 28, 2024 Explor Endocr Metab Dis. 2024;1:83–100
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