The application of aptamers in the field of aging and age‐related diseases

Abstract

The world is transitioning into an aging society, a phenomenon that escalates the risk of age‐related diseases, posing a significant threat to human health. Addressing how to delay aging or achieve healthy aging has become an urgent and pivotal issue. Presently, diverse anti‐aging drugs are under development and entering clinical validation stages. However, the absence of specific aging biomarkers has hindered the identification of corresponding targets for diagnosing and treating aging and age‐related diseases. Aptamer, a novel molecular recognition tool, has found broad application in diagnosing and treating various diseases. Additionally, cell‐based selection holds the potential to identify unidentified molecules that could serve as biomarkers for diseases. Recent years have seen a surge in attention towards aging and age‐related diseases, with the application of aptamer in this domain rapidly advancing. Consequently, this review will provide a concise overview of the aging, with a focus on the utilisation of aptamer in aging and age‐related diseases.