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What is the role of angiotensin II in aging?

According to the World Health Organization, the global population of people aged 60 years or older is projected to more than double by 2050, underscoring the urgency of understanding aging mechanisms. The hormone angiotensin II, a central component of the renin-angiotensin system, plays a significant, and often detrimental, role in the aging process by promoting cellular damage and inflammation throughout the body.