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Sirtuin

Noun:

A group of enzymes that play a key role in regulating various cellular processes, such as aging, metabolism, and stress response.

Example sentence:

The activation of sirtuins has been shown to increase lifespan in certain organisms.

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Adjective:

Referring to or related to sirtuins.

Example sentence:

The study focused on the physiological effects of sirtuin activity.

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Verb:

To activate or enhance the function of sirtuins.

Example sentence:

Intense exercise has been found to sirtuin-activate key metabolic pathways.

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Adverb:

In a manner related to sirtuins or their function.

Example sentence:

The cells were treated with a compound that acted sirtuin-dependently.

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