| Literature DB >> 11162909 |
A Bartke1, H Brown-Borg, J Mattison, B Kinney, S Hauck, C Wright.
Abstract
In two types of mutant dwarf mice, congenital deficiencies in pituitary function are associated with remarkably increased life expectancy. In this review, we will describe the key phenotypic characteristics of these animals, the evidence that they exhibit delayed aging, and the mechanisms that are suspected to account for their prolonged longevity.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11162909 DOI: 10.1016/s0531-5565(00)00205-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Gerontol ISSN: 0531-5565 Impact factor: 4.032