Longevity

Sirolimus / rapamycin: the research history.

Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin, is listed as a 1 mg product. Its literature crosses laboratory biology, clinical treatment and aging-related research.

50,873records matching the ingredient search
1connected formulations
8displayed publication records

How the research connects to the formula

The ingredient-name query includes both names. The publication chart therefore describes that full search, including subjects beyond longevity. A source’s species, regimen and endpoint decide which research question it answers.

Aging research can use a biochemical marker, a functional measure or survival as an outcome. Those endpoints should be recorded separately, with the study population or species beside them.

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Rapamycin (Sirolimus)Rapamycin (Sirolimus) 1 mgSirolimus / rapamycin

Publication history

When the ingredient appeared in the literature

The chart counts records mentioning the search terms in their title or abstract. It includes research beyond longevity. Use the period controls to inspect the count.

2026: 1,973 indexed publications. 2026 includes publications dated through October 5. The earlier bars cover longer periods than the annual bars.

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PeriodPublications
1900-19590
1960-19690
1970-19795
1980-19896
1990-19991366
2000-20098777
2010-201410432
2015-201912904
20202787
20212784
20222582
20232428
20242330
20252499
20261973
Search query and data source

Source: Europe PMC’s PubMed-indexed records. Retrieved October 5, 2026. The index’s firstPublicationDate field supplies the dates and chart periods; it can normalize a month-only record to the first day of the month. Dates through October 5 are included. Counts can change as the index adds or corrects records.

TITLE_ABS:((sirolimus OR rapamycin)) AND SRC:MED AND FIRST_PDATE:[1900-01-01 TO 2026-10-05]

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A closer search for this product question

The focused search returns 26 publications. It narrows the ingredient query to terms connected with its catalog use. Its displayed records remain a search sample, not a ranking of study quality.

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TITLE_ABS:((sirolimus OR rapamycin)) AND TITLE_ABS:((aging AND randomized)) AND SRC:MED AND FIRST_PDATE:[1900-01-01 TO 2026-10-05]

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Dated publications

Read individual records in context

The timeline combines selected references with a sample from the ingredient search. Dates use the index’s firstPublicationDate field; the PubMed record may distinguish an earlier online date from the print date. Written study notes appear alongside the records that have them. Other entries show the indexed bibliography and link to the paper.

Clinical Trial Protocol · research-article · Journal Article

A single-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, two-arm study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of once-weekly sirolimus (rapamycin) on muscle strength and endurance in older adults following a 13-week exercise program.

Stanfield B, Kaeberlein M, Leroux B, Jones J, Lucas R, Arroll B. Trials. PMID 39354527.

This record identifies a publication and its indexed publication types. The full paper contains the study methods, population, formulation and results.

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Questions that shape the comparison

Is the research in cells, animals or people? What dose, schedule and outcome were tested, and do they match the product question?

Source records

A single-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, two-arm study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of once-weekly sirolimus (rapamycin) on muscle strength and endurance in older adults following a 13-week exercise program.Stanfield B, Kaeberlein M, Leroux B, Jones J, Lucas R, Arroll B.Trials. 2024-10-01. PMID 39354527. Clinical Trial Protocol, research-article, Journal Article.
Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs (TRIAD): study design and rationale for a prospective, parallel-group, double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial of rapamycin in healthy middle-aged dogs from the Dog Aging Project.Coleman AE, Creevy KE, Anderson R, Reed MJ, Fajt VR, Aicher KM, Atiee G, Barnett BG, Baumwart RD, Boudreau B, Cunningham SM, Dunbar MD, Ditzler B, Ferguson AM, Forsyth KK, Gambino AN, Gordon SG, Hammond HK, Holland SN, Iannaccone MK, Illing K, Kadotani S, Knowles SA, MacLean EL, Maran BA, Markovic LE, McGrath S, Melvin RL, Mueller MS, Nelson OL, Olby NJ, Pancotto TE, Parsley E, Potter BM, Prescott JO, Saunders AB, Sawyer HM, Scansen BA, Schmid SM, Smith CC, Tjostheim SS, Tolbert MK, Tropf MA, Visser LC, Ward JL, Wesselowski SR, Windsor RC, Yang VK, Ruple A, Promislow DEL, Kaeberlein M, Dog Aging Project Consortium.GeroScience. 2025-02-14. PMID 39951177. Clinical Trial Protocol, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, review-article, Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural.
Exercise and Weekly Sirolimus (Rapamycin) in Older Adults: RAPA-EX-01 Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Stanfield B, Leroux B, Kaeberlein M, Jones J, Lucas R.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle. 2026-04-01. PMID 41985884. research-article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal Article.
Sirolimus Treatment for Complex Fetal and Neonatal Vascular Anomalies: Emerging Evidence and Safety Considerations.Țarcă E, Cojocaru E, Butnariu LI, Roșu ST, Luca AC, Susanu S, Lupu VV, Roșu EV, Popovici P, Țarcă V.Journal of clinical medicine. 2026-05-13. PMID 42194698. review-article, Review, Journal Article.
Sirolimus to the rescue: rapid therapeutic response in kaposiform hemangioendothelioma - case report and literature overview.Filipiuk A, Hutnik Ł, Nguyen D, Łaguna P.BMC pediatrics. 2026-07-08. PMID 42420924. Journal Article.
Sirolimus outperforms alpelisib in models of <i>NRAS</i> <sup><i>Q61R</i></sup> -driven vascular overgrowth.Merkle S, Alharbi S, Pastura P, McDaniel CG, Le Cras TD.Blood vessels, thrombosis & hemostasis. 2026-07-13. PMID 42621428. brief-report, Journal Article.
Case Report: Sirolimus as management strategy for thrombocytopenia related to ARPC1B deficiency.Dell'Orso G, Guardigni M, Palmisani E, Drago E, Penco F, Prigione I, Conteduca G, Baselli LA, Rossano M, Lemmi D, Giarratana MC, Mariani E, Arcuri L, Volpi S, Miano M.Frontiers in immunology. 2026-08-04. PMID 42614194. Journal Article, Case Reports, case-report.
Geroprotective Effects of Drugs Modulating Metabolic Pathways: Perspectives of Pharmacology in Anti-Aging Therapy.Grycan M, Zyśk R, Grycan G, Jakiel G, Dudek A, Gromadzka G.International journal of molecular sciences. 2026-08-22. PMID 42737424. review-article, Review, Journal Article.

Research data assembled by HealthRX.com from the displayed source records, October 5, 2026. The atlas contains a dated literature search and selected studies; it is not an exhaustive systematic review.