Growth Culture Conditions and Nutrient Signaling Modulating Yeast Chronological Longevity

The manipulation of nutrient-signaling pathways in yeast has uncovered the impact of environmental growth conditions in longevity. Studies using calorie restriction show that reducing glucose concentration of the culture media is sufficient to increase replicative and chronological lifespan (CLS). O...

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Main Authors: Júlia Santos, Cecília Leão, Maria João Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/680304