The hyperfunction theory, an alternative idea that has emerged in biogerontology in recent years, allows that molecular damage does occur. The theory, however, also holds that such damage probably ...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is characterized by reduced platelet count secondary to immune-mediated destruction, this results in an increased bleeding risk. Autoantibodies binding to ...

HYPERFUNCTION of differentiated cells occurs when the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids is in excess of the requirement for normal cellular growth and proliferation1–7. Whether the ...

Editorial Archive Medical Control of Adrenal Hyperfunction Published November 30, 1961 N Engl J Med 1961;265: 1117 ...

Archive Androgenic Adrenal Hyperfunction in Acromegaly Authors: Nicholas Y. Lim, M.D., and Joseph F. Dingman, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published December 3, 1964 N Engl J Med 1964;271: 1189 ...

Dr. Mikhail Blagosklonny’s legacy: Hyperfunction theory and rapamycin “Blagosklonny’s work remains an enduring inspiration, paving the way toward treating aging as a modifiable condition.” ...

The hyperfunction theory of quasi-programmed aging explains why COVID-19 vulnerability is an age-dependent syndrome, linking it to other age-related diseases.

ROCHESTER, Minn.-A rare complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is hyperfunction of insulin-producing beta cells, which causes potentially life-threatening neuroglycopenia, say Mayo clinician ...