The invertebrate blueprint of the connection between aging and immune neuroendocrine responses

Authors

  • E Ottaviani Department of Animal Biology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
  • D Malagoli Department of Animal Biology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
  • C Franceschi Department of Experimental Pathology, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy

Keywords:

aging, longevity, immune neuroendocrine responses, gerontogenes

Abstract

The present paper summarizes the main findings related to aging and immune neuroendocrine
responses in invertebrates. In particular, the functional aspects and the genes involved are examined.
A possible mechanism of correlation between aging and functioning of immune-neuroendocrine related genes is also discussed.

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Published

2009-07-13

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Visions and Perspectives