Geroprotector
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Geroprotector is a therapeutic that aims to affect the root cause of aging and age-related diseases, and thus prolong the life span
Life span
Life span or lifespan may refer to:*Maximum life span, the maximum lifespan observed in a group*Life expectancy, the average lifespan expected of a group*Longevity, the average lifespan expected under ideal conditions...

 of animals. Some possible geroprotectors include melatonin
Melatonin
Melatonin , also known chemically as N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is a naturally occurring compound found in animals, plants, and microbes...

, carnosine
Carnosine
Carnosine is a dipeptide of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. It is highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues....

, and metformin
Metformin
Metformin is an oral antidiabetic drug in the biguanide class. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. Its use in gestational diabetes has been limited by safety concerns...

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