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Dioscin extends lifespan and ameliorates aging associated phenotypes in association with the endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response.
Experimental gerontology - 1 Oct 2026
Luo Yi, Jiang Nian, Li Xiaocong, Xiao Yi
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Dioscin, a naturally occurring steroidal saponin isolated from various kinds of herbs with pleiotropic pharmacological properties, remains mechanistically undefined regarding its mammalian aging modulation. This study discovered that dioscin extended the lifespan of Caenorhabditis elegans. Concurrently, dioscin improved the motor function of C. elegans and reduced age pigment accumulation, while having no effect...
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