Metformin extends C. elegans lifespan through lysosomal pathway

Metformin, a widely used first-line drug for treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), has been shown to extend lifespan and delay the onset of age-related diseases. However, its primary locus of action remains unclear. Using a pure in vitro reconstitution system, we demonstrate that metformin acts throug...

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Main Authors: Jie Chen, Yuhui Ou, Yi Li, Shumei Hu, Li-Wa Shao, Ying Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2017-10-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/31268