Considerations on temperature, longevity and aging

B Conti

doi:10.1007/s00018-008-7536-1

Considerations on temperature, longevity and aging

Cell Mol Life Sci. 2008 Jun;65(11):1626-30. doi: 10.1007/s00018-008-7536-1.

Author

B Conti¹

Affiliation

¹ Molecular and Integrative Neurosciences Department, The Harold Dorris Neurological Research Institute, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. bconti@scripps.edu

Abstract

A modest reduction in body temperature prolongs longevity and may retard aging in both poikilotherm and homeotherm animals. Some of the possible mechanisms mediating these effects are considered here with respect to major aging models and theories.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Aging*
Animals
Body Temperature*
Caloric Restriction
Energy Metabolism
Homeostasis
Humans
Longevity*
Thermodynamics

Abstract

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