The main actors involved in extending the invertebrate life span

Classical invertebrate models, i.e., Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans, have provided the keys to understand the life span regulation. In the present paper we summarize the mechanisms involved in this process with particular emphasis on the role of the fly fat body. It is interestin...

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Main Authors: E Ottaviani, A Franchini, M Mandrioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2014-02-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ323.pdf