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FUdR causes a twofold increase in the lifespan of the mitochondrial mutant gas-1.
Mechanisms of ageing and development - 1 Oct 2011
Van Raamsdonk Jeremy Michael, Hekimi Siegfried
Abstract excerpt
The nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans has been used to identify hundreds of genes that influence longevity and thereby demonstrate the strong influence of genetics on lifespan determination. In order to simplify lifespan studies in worms, many researchers have employed 5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine (FUdR) to inhibit the development of progeny. While FUdR has little impact on the lifespan of wild-type worms, we...
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