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Longevity is not influenced by prenatal programming of body size.
Aging cell - 1 Aug 2010
Conover Cheryl A, Bale Laurie K, Grell Jacquelyn A, Mader Jessica R, Mason Megan A
Abstract excerpt
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) signaling is essential for achieving optimal body size during fetal development, whereas, in the adult, IGFs are associated with aging and age-related diseases. However, it is unclear as to what extent lifespan is influenced by events that occur during development. Here, we provide direct evidence that the exceptional longevity of mice with altered IGF signaling is not linked to...
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