Aging Research Biobank: First Results — Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Abstract

This article describes the creating and first results of Aging Research Biobank affiliated with the Institute for Research on Aging, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. The Biobank was created to preserve, store and use of various biological species — such as blood, serum, plasma, saliva, gut microbiota and others. These samples are used to conduct research on age-related changes and associated diseases. The article represents in detail the sample collection and storage process, carried out in strict compliance with international standards and recommendations. Each stage of the Biobank operation is supervised by a team of professionals, controlling the quality of biological materials to reduce the risk of errors and damage when collecting and storing of samples. The paper also presents the first results from studies using biological material stored in the Biobank. They make important contributions to the scientific understanding of various aspects of the aging process and age-related diseases. These studies can help identify and analyze the mechanisms of age-related changes, thereby developing new methods to prevent and treat age-related diseases. The creation of the Biobank and its operation also contribute to improving the quality of healthcare and scientific developments in the field of age-related disease research.