Overview
In recent years, remarkable discoveries have been made concerning the underlying mechanisms of aging. In Life-Span Extension: Single-Cell Organisms to Man, the editors bring together a range of illuminating perspectives from researchers investigating the aging process in a variety of species. This novel work addresses the aging process in species ranging from yeast to man and, among other subjects, features detailed discussions of the naked mole-rat, an exceptionally long-lived rodent; the relationship between dietary factors/food restriction and aging; and an evolutionary view of the human aging process. Single mutations that extend life span have been identified in yeast, worms, flies, and mice, whereas studies in humans have identified potentially important markers for successful aging. At the same time, it has been discovered that the genes and pathways identified in these studies involve a surprisingly small set of conserved functions, most of which have been the focus of aging research for some time. For example, the mTOR pathway, a regulator of translation and protein synthesis, has been identified as a common longevity pathway in yeast and Caenorhabditis elegans. In mammals, this pathway intersects with neuroendocrine pathways and with the insulin/insulin-like growth factor pathways, which have been identified as major modulators of life span and aging in both invertebrates and mice. Novel, emerging technologies and the increasingly wide variety of systems that are now used to study aging and the mechanisms of aging provide enormous opportunities for the identification of common pathways that modulate longevity. It is these common pathways that are the focus of this important volume.
Full Product Details
Author: Christian Sell ,
Antonello Lorenzini ,
Holly M. Brown-Borg
Publisher: Humana Press Inc.
Imprint: Humana Press Inc.
Edition: 2009 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.338kg
ISBN: 9781617797477
ISBN 10: 1617797472
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 25 February 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the reviews: This multiauthored book reviews the mechanisms of life-span extension across the animal kingdom, including man. ... The audience here is researchers into the nature of aging and longevity. Many scientists looking at redox reactions in the body find themselves ultimately researching the nature of aging. For them, this is a useful guide. ... This compact, well-edited book is a timely review of a complex subject. (David O. Staats, Doody's Review Service, April, 2010)
From the reviews: This multiauthored book reviews the mechanisms of life-span extension across the animal kingdom, including man. The audience here is researchers into the nature of aging and longevity. Many scientists looking at redox reactions in the body find themselves ultimately researching the nature of aging. For them, this is a useful guide. This compact, well-edited book is a timely review of a complex subject. (David O. Staats, Doody s Review Service, April, 2010)
