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Reproduction, fat metabolism, and life span: what is the connection?

Hansen, Malene ; Flatt, Thomas ; Aguilaniu, Hugo

In: Cell Metabolism, 2013, vol. 17, no. 1, p. 10–19

Reduced reproduction is associated with increased fat storage and prolonged life span in multiple organisms, but the underlying regulatory mechanisms remain poorly understood. Recent studies in several species provide evidence that reproduction, fat metabolism, and longevity are directly coupled. For instance, germline removal in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans promotes longevity in part...