Aging is an inevitable biological process that affects most living organisms. The process of aging is regulated at the level of the organism, as well as at the level of tissues and cells. Despite the enormous consequences associated with the aging process, relatively little systematic effort has been expended on the scientific understanding of this important life process. Many theories have been proposed to explain the aging process, the centerpiece of which is molecular damage. Located at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes and synthesized by telomerase, telomeres maintain the stabilization of chromosomes. Thus, the loss of telomeres may lead to DNA damage. The relationship between cellular senescence and telomere shortening is well established. Furthermore, telomere attrition occurs with age, and is proposed to be a fundamental factor in the aging process. Here, we review the contemporary literatures to explore the current views on the correlation of telomere loss and telomerase action with aging and age-related diseases.
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