Biomedical Journal · 1 author, 1 centre
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This narrative editorial introduces a special issue of the Biomedical Journal, framing the topic of cell senescence through the literary lens of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' The article defines cell senescence as an irreversible state of permanent proliferation cessation and notes that senescent cells develop a senescence-associated secretory phenotype.
This narrative editorial introduces a special issue of the Biomedical Journal, framing the topic of cell senescence through the literary lens of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' The article defines cell senescence as an irreversible state of permanent proliferation cessation and notes that senescent cells develop a senescence-associated secretory phenotype. The editorial then briefly highlights other contributions in the issue, including a study proposing a modified Quickert procedure for involutional lower eyelid entropion in Asian patients, which is described as safe and effective with a low recurrence rate. It also references a letter discussing challenges during an mpox outbreak in the UK, emphasizing the role of waning smallpox immunity and heightened risk for pregnant and immunocompromised individuals.
