SIRT1 ameliorates oxidative stress induced neural cell death and is down-regulated in Parkinson’s disease

Abstract Background Sirtuins (SIRTs) are NAD+ dependent lysine deacetylases which are conserved from bacteria to humans and have been associated with longevity and lifespan extension. SIRT1, the best studied mammalian SIRT is involved in many physiological and pathological processes and changes in S...

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Main Authors: Preeti Singh, Peter S. Hanson, Christopher M. Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12868-017-0364-1