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Mitochondrial dysfunction increases oxidative stress and decreases chronological life span in fission yeast.
PloS one - 30 Jul 2008
Zuin Alice, Gabrielli Natalia, Calvo Isabel A, García-Santamarina Sarela, Hoe Kwang-Lae, Kim Dong Uk, Park Han-Oh, Hayles Jacqueline, Ayté José, Hidalgo Elena
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress is a probable cause of aging and associated diseases. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) originate mainly from endogenous sources, namely the mitochondria. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We analyzed the effect of aerobic metabolism on oxidative damage in Schizosaccharomyces pombe by global mapping of those genes that are required for growth on both respiratory-proficient media and...
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