Can heavy isotopes increase lifespan? Studies of relative abundance in various organisms reveal chemical perspectives on aging.
Bioessays
; 38(11): 1093-1101, 2016 11.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27554342
ABSTRACT
Stable heavy isotopes co-exist with their lighter counterparts in all elements commonly found in biology. These heavy isotopes represent a low natural abundance in isotopic composition but impose great retardation effects in chemical reactions because of kinetic isotopic effects (KIEs). Previous isotope analyses have recorded pervasive enrichment or depletion of heavy isotopes in various organisms, strongly supporting the capability of biological systems to distinguish different isotopes. This capability has recently been found to lead to general decline of heavy isotopes in metabolites during yeast aging. Conversely, supplementing heavy isotopes in growth medium promotes longevity. Whether this observation prevails in other organisms is not known, but it potentially bears promise in promoting human longevity.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Aging
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Isotopes
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Longevity
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Bioessays
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States