Objective:To explore the relation between aging and the cross linkage damage of biological molecules (DNA, protein).Method:Old (18 months) and young (5 months) rats of Wistar strain were used and DNA was prepared from the liver of the rats. The melting temperature (Tm) and the hyperchromic effect of DNA were measured. In addition, the thermal contraction temperature, the collagen deposition capacity and the soluble collagen content in caudal tendon were assaied to explore the relation between aging and the cross linkage damage in collagen.Resul...