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Cholesterol regulates DAF-16 nuclear localization and fasting-induced longevity in C. elegans.
Experimental gerontology - 1 Jan 2017
Ihara Akiko, Uno Masaharu, Miyatake Koichi, Honjoh Sakiko, Nishida Eisuke
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Cholesterol has attracted significant attention as a possible lifespan regulator. It has been reported that serum cholesterol levels have an impact on mortality due to age-related disorders such as cardiovascular disease. Diet is also known to be an important lifespan regulator. Dietary restriction retards the onset of age-related diseases and extends lifespan in various organisms. Although cholesterol and...
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