Induction of cytoprotective pathways is central to the extension of lifespan conferred by multiple longevity pathways.

Many genetic and physiological treatments that extend lifespan also confer resistance to a variety of stressors, suggesting that cytoprotective mechanisms underpin the regulation of longevity. It has not been established, however, whether the induction of cytoprotective pathways is essential for lif...

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Main Authors: David E Shore, Christopher E Carr, Gary Ruvkun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3400582?pdf=render