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Deficiency of the lipid synthesis enzyme, DGAT1, extends longevity in mice.
Aging - 1 Jan 2012
Streeper Ryan S, Grueter Carrie A, Salomonis Nathan, Cases Sylvaine, Levin Malin C, Koliwad Suneil K, Zhou Ping, Hirschey Mattew D, Verdin Eric, Farese Robert V
Abstract excerpt
Calorie restriction results in leanness, which is linked to metabolic conditions that favor longevity. We show here that deficiency of the triglyceride synthesis enzyme acyl CoA:diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1), which promotes leanness, also extends longevity without limiting food intake. Female DGAT1-deficient mice were protected from age-related increases in body fat, tissue triglycerides, and...
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