Important Contributions
Suresh Rattan's major intellectual contribution in gerontology is the formulation of the concept of virtual gerontogenes regarding the nature of genes involved in aging that real gerontogenes do not exist. Additionally, in the area of aging modulation, Suresh Rattan is credited with the sole inventorship for discovering the anti-aging effects of kinetin and zeatin in human skin cells; and these compounds are being used in several skin-care cosmetics throughout the world, for example Valeant products kinerase. His areas of expertise include aging, anti-aging and healthy aging of human cells, specially fibroblasts, keratinocytes, osteoblasts, and bone marrow stem cells. His current research focuses on the beneficial effects of mild stress, Hormesis, and discovering hormetins (a new category of natural and synthetic compounds which bring about their beneficial effects through hormesis) for slowing down aging and improving the quality of life in old age. The first skincare product to come out of the theory of hormesis is the Vaxin for Youth from Givenchy He has also put forward the term "hormetics" for the science and study of hormesis.
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