World Aging & Longevity Conference
October 08-10, 2026
Collagen Crosslinking Aging
Collagen crosslinking aging describes increased formation of non-enzymatic crosslinks between collagen fibers over time. These crosslinks reduce collagen flexibility and increase tissue stiffness. Aging collagen becomes less responsive to mechanical stress and more resistant to degradation and renewal. Collagen crosslinking aging affects skin, blood vessels, bone, and connective tissues, impairing elasticity and mechanical function. Accumulated crosslinks disrupt normal tissue remodeling and contribute to fibrosis and reduced adaptability. This process is accelerated by metabolic stress and oxidative damage. Understanding collagen crosslinking aging provides insight into how structural protein modification drives tissue stiffening and functional decline during aging.
Kenneth R Pelletier
University of California School of Medicine, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Jason Beckwith
BioTalent, United Kingdom
Sergey Suchkov
N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Jose Cordeiro Mateo
International Longevity Summit, Spain
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Utpol Das
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Anyou Wang, DIFIBER LLC, United States
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Arthur J Siegel, McLean Hospital, United States
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