Excessive folate synthesis limits lifespan in the <it>C. elegans</it>: <it>E. coli </it>aging model

Excessive folate synthesis limits lifespan in the <it>C. elegans</it>: <it>E. coli </it>aging model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gut microbes influence animal health and thus, are potential targets for interventions that slow aging. Live <it>E. coli </it>provides the nematode worm <it>Caenorhabditis elegans </it>with vital micronutrient...

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Main Authors: Virk Bhupinder, Correia Gonçalo, Dixon David P, Feyst Inna, Jia Jie, Oberleitner Nikolin, Briggs Zoe, Hodge Emily, Edwards Robert, Ward John, Gems David, Weinkove David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
aging
microbes
folate
<it>C. elegans</it>
<it>E. coli</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7007/10/67

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