Glycogen controls Caenorhabditis elegans lifespan and resistance to oxidative stress
Glycogen is a storage form of glucose in cells. Here, Gusarovet al. show that glycogen-derived glucose can be used to quickly regenerate the antioxidant glutathione and that inhibiting glycogen synthesis extends C. eleganslifespan, whereas glycogen accumulation drives organismal ageing in worms.
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| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/cc5ba51eefac47af8c1cb0ac0e56b5d8 |
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