P16-positive cell clearance

P16-positive cell clearance has been studied in 1 paper since 2026: none in people yet, 1 in animals; 1 in the past year. The research so far is in animals. The newest paper, Aug 27, 2026: “Timing-Dependent Clearance of p16-Positive Cells Mitigates Radiation-Induced Accelerated Aging”.

Intervention

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See all 1 papers on P16-positive cell clearance

At a glance

The findings reach mice, none yet in people. 1 lab in 1 country.

1 of its findings points the other way.

Mice: a single group. Cells, worms or flies and humans: nothing yet.
  • 1 lab in 1 country
  • 1 finding against
  • Funders: Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and 7 more
  • Animals1

What did studies of P16-positive cell clearance find?

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Studies of P16-positive cell clearance measured 3 outcomes: lifespan, cognitive function and frailty.

Lifespan

upin mice2no changein mice1

2 studies
  1. P16-positive cell clearance showed no clear effect on lifespan in mice (early clearance at 1 month after irradiation).

    “Early clearance had no effect on lifespan or functional outcomes.”

    Animalsearly clearance at 1 month after irradiation

    Timing-Dependent Clearance of p16-Positive Cells Mitigates Radiation-Induced Accelerated Aging

    Aging cell

  2. P16-positive cell clearance extends lifespan in mice (delayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation; benefit most evident in females).

    “increased median survival, with the survival benefit being most evident in female mice”

    Animalsdelayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation; benefit most evident in females

    Timing-Dependent Clearance of p16-Positive Cells Mitigates Radiation-Induced Accelerated Aging

    Aging cell

  3. P16-positive cell clearance extends lifespan in transgenic mouse models.

    “removing cells expressing the senescence marker p16Ink4a (p16) can increase median lifespan”

    Reviewin transgenic mouse models

    Engineering Antibodies Targeting p16 MHC-Peptide Complexes

    ACS chemical biology

Cognitive function

upin mice1

1 study
  1. P16-positive cell clearance improves cognitive function in mice (delayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation).

    “improved neuromuscular and cognitive function”

    Animalsdelayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation

    Timing-Dependent Clearance of p16-Positive Cells Mitigates Radiation-Induced Accelerated Aging

    Aging cell

Frailty

downin mice1

1 study
  1. P16-positive cell clearance decreases frailty in mice (delayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation).

    “delayed clearance markedly reduced frailty”

    Animalsdelayed clearance at 4 months after irradiation

    Timing-Dependent Clearance of p16-Positive Cells Mitigates Radiation-Induced Accelerated Aging

    Aging cell

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