Sirtuins are known to slow aging in simple eukaryotes; however, viewing mammalian sirtuins as antiaging proteins may be overly simplistic. In this issue of Cell Metabolism, Li et al. (2008) provide evidence that SirT1 has properties consistent with both pro- and antiaging functions in mice.

Overview to Pyridine Nucleotides Review Series [Circ Res. 2012;111:604–610.] Regulation of Cell Survival and Death by Pyridine Nucleotides [Circ Res. 2012;111:611–627.] Pyridine Nucleotide Regulation of Cardiac Intermediary Metabolism [Circ Res. 2012;111:628–641.] Sirtuins and Pyridine Nucleotides [Circ Res. 2012;111:642–656.] Sirtuins and Pyridine Nucleotides [Circ Res. 2012;111:642-656.] Regu...

Sirtuins (SIRT), first discovered in yeast as NAD+ dependent epigenetic and metabolic regulators, have comparable activities in human physiology and disease. Mounting evidence supports that the seven-member mammalian sirtuin family (SIRT1-7) guard homeostasis by sensing bioenergy needs and responding by making alterations in the cell nutrients. Sirtuins play a critical role in restoring homeost...

Sir2 is an NAD-dependent deacetylase that connects metabolism with longevity in yeast, worms and flies. Mammals contain seven homologs of yeast Sir2, SIRT1-7. Here, we review recent findings demonstrating the role of these mammalian sirtuins as regulators of physiology, calorie restriction, and aging. The current findings sharpen our understanding of sirtuins as potential pharmacological target...