Metabolic regulation of stem cell behavior and implications for aging.

Jasper, Heinrich; Jones, D Leanne · Cell Metab · 2010

review · Level V

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Abstract

Caloric intake influences metabolic homeostasis, somatic maintenance, tissue regeneration, and longevity in metazoans. Recent studies indicate that nutrient-dependent changes in stem cell populations play an important role in these effects. Here, we review the emerging picture of how nutrient-sensing pathways affect stem cell behavior, providing a mechanism to influence life span.

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