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Redox regulation, gene expression and longevity.
Geriatrics & gerontology international - 1 Jul 2010
Honda Yoko, Tanaka Masashi, Honda Shuji
Abstract excerpt
Lifespan can be lengthened by genetic and environmental modifications. Study of these might provide valuable insights into the mechanism of aging. Low doses of radiation and short-term exposure to heat and high concentrations of oxygen prolong the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. These might be caused by adaptive responses to harmful environmental conditions. Single-gene mutations have been found...
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