Glycogen controls Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan and resistance to oxidative stress
Glycogen controls Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan and resistance to oxidative stress
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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A high-sugar diet has been associated with reduced lifespan in organisms ranging from worms to mammals. However, the mechanisms underlying the harmful effects of glucose are poorly understood. Here we establish a causative relationship between endogenous glucose storage in the form of glycogen, resistance to oxidative stress and organismal aging in...
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Glycogen controls Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan and resistance to oxidative stress
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2041-1723
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2041-1723
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10.1038/ncomms15868
