Genome-wide analysis of germline signaling genes regulating longevity and innate immunity in the nematode Pristionchus pacificus.

Removal of the reproductive system of many animals including fish, flies, nematodes, mice and humans can increase lifespan through mechanisms largely unknown. The abrogation of the germline in Caenorhabditis elegans increases longevity by 60% due to a signal emitted from the somatic gonad. Apart fro...

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Main Authors: Robbie Rae, Amit Sinha, Ralf J Sommer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3415453?pdf=render