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Activated FOXO-mediated insulin resistance is blocked by reduction of TOR activity.
Cell metabolism - 1 Aug 2006
Luong Nancy, Davies Claire R, Wessells Robert J, Graham Suzanne M, King M Todd, Veech Richard, Bodmer Rolf, Oldham Sean M
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Reducing insulin/IGF signaling allows for organismal survival during periods of inhospitable conditions by regulating the diapause state, whereby the organism stockpiles lipids, reduces fertility, increases stress resistance, and has an increased lifespan. The Target of Rapamycin (TOR) responds t...
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