The Claim
Early-onset myasthenia gravis is associated with a 9.8% to 10.0% increase in epigenetic aging as measured by GrimAge and HannumAge, and this association is linked to chronic inflammation and immune activation.
What the research says
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People with early-onset myasthenia gravis show a 9.8% to 10.0% higher rate of epigenetic aging, as measured by GrimAge and HannumAge, compared to those without the condition, and this difference is related to ongoing inflammation and immune system activity.
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Early-onset myasthenia gravis is associated with a 9.8% to 10.0% increase in epigenetic aging as measured by GrimAge and HannumAge, indicating that the disease itself may accelerate biological aging through chronic inflammation and immune activation.
The immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles, causing constant inflammation. This inflammation changes how genes are marked in blood cells, making the body appear biologically older than it is. These changes build up over time and speed up the aging process measured by DNA methylation patterns.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with early-onset myasthenia gravis have DNA patterns that show their bodies are aging faster than normal — about 10% faster — and the disease itself seems to cause this acceleration, not just be linked to it.
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