Bio Spec Overview
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 2:28 PM
Last Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 2:28 PM
Retention:
SAMPLES_WITH_DNA
Description:
The study will determine the association between biomarkers of aging and health characteristics (defined through blood chemistry panels and specific functional measures). Central to these computational models is the measurement of a biomarker of aging/senescence, p16INK4 (hereafter referred to as p16) in peripheral blood T cells. The primary aim of this registry is to determine if p16 mRNA expression measured in T cells reflects total organismal senescent load. The secondary aim is to determine if senescence dynamics are affected by age-associated chronic diseases.
Section:
The study will determine the association between biomarkers of aging and health characteristics (defined through blood chemistry panels and specific functional measures). Central to these computational models is the measurement of a biomarker of aging/senescence, p16INK4 (hereafter referred to as p16) in peripheral blood T cells. The primary aim of this registry is to determine if p16 mRNA expression measured in T cells reflects total organismal senescent load. The secondary aim is to determine if senescence dynamics are affected by age-associated chronic diseases.