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Aspirin increases metabolism through germline signalling to extend the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Huang Xiao-Bing, Mu Xiao-Hui, Wan Qin-Li, He Xiao-Ming, Wu Gui-Sheng, Luo Huai-Rong
Abstract excerpt
Aspirin is a prototypic cyclooxygenase inhibitor with a variety of beneficial effects on human health. It prevents age-related diseases and delays the aging process. Previous research has shown that aspirin might act through a dietary restriction-like mechanism to extend lifespan. To explore the mechanism of action of aspirin on aging, we determined the whole-genome expression profile of Caenorhabditis elegans...
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