somatic mutation theory of aging
GPTKB entity
Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
scientific theory
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| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
programmed theories of aging
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| gptkbp:criticizedFor |
lack of direct evidence
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| gptkbp:effect |
increased risk of cancer
cellular dysfunction tissue degeneration |
| gptkbp:field |
biology
gerontology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
somatic mutation theory of aging
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
radiation biology
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| gptkbp:involves |
genetic mutations
somatic cells |
| gptkbp:notableFigure |
gptkb:Leo_Szilard
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| gptkbp:originatedIn |
1950s
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| gptkbp:proposedBy |
aging is caused by accumulation of mutations in somatic cells
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:DNA_damage_theory_of_aging
gptkb:mutation_accumulation_theory |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:DNA_damage_theory_of_aging
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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