Characterization of Stress Responses in a <em>Drosophila</em> Model of Werner Syndrome

Characterization of Stress Responses in a <em>Drosophila</em> Model of Werner Syndrome

As organisms age, their resistance to stress decreases while their risk of disease increases. This can be shown in patients with Werner syndrome (WS), which is a genetic disease characterized by accelerated aging along with increased risk of cancer and metabolic disease. WS is caused by mutations in...

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Main Authors: Derek G. Epiney, Charlotte Salameh, Deirdre Cassidy, Luhan T. Zhou, Joshua Kruithof, Rolan Milutinović, Tomas S. Andreani, Aaron E. Schirmer, Elyse Bolterstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
Werner syndrome
stress
<i>Drosophila</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/12/1868

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