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Considerations on Temperature, Longevity and Aging

2008; Springer Nature; Volume: 65; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/s00018-008-7536-1

1420-9071

Bruno Conti,

Circadian rhythm and melatonin

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.