Transcriptome analysis in calorie-restricted rats implicates epigenetic and post-translational mechanisms in neuroprotection and aging

Shona H. Wood, Sipko van Dam, Thomas Craig, Robi Tăcutu, Amy O’Toole, Brian J. Merry, João Pedro de Magalhães

Genome biology · 2015 · 73 citations · 65 references

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Abstract

This study presents extensive data on the effects of diet and aging on the cerebral cortex transcriptome, and also emphasises the importance of epigenetics and post-translational modifications in longevity and neuroprotection.

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