Saturday 7 December 2013

Lowering the genetic expression of mTOR gene extends lifespan of mice by 20%

By lowering the expression of a single gene, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have extended the average lifespan of a group of mice by about 20 percent — the equivalent of raising the average human lifespan by 16 years, from 79 to 95. The research team targeted a gene called mTOR, which is involved in metabolism and energy balance, and may be connected with the increased lifespan associated with caloric restriction.


A detailed study of these mice revealed that gene-influenced lifespan extension did not affect every tissue and organ the same way. For example, the mice retained better memory and balance as they aged, but their bones deteriorated more quickly than normal.



Cell Reports - Increased Mammalian Lifespan and a Segmental and Tissue-Specific Slowing of Aging after Genetic Reduction of mTOR Expression

you can Read the whole topic in research paper....to Download visit the below link

http://download.cell.com/cell-reports/pdf/PIIS2211124713003926.pdf


Highlights
* In mammals, decreased mTOR expression produces a profound increase in lifespan
* Reduced mTOR expression results in lower rates of spontaneous tumor formation
* Age-related benefits of reduced mTOR expression are tissue specific


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