Fibroblast growth factor 21 prolongs lifespan and improves stress tolerance in the silkworm, Bombyx mori

• Published in: Annals of translational medicine Vol. 8; no. 5; p. 220
• Main Authors: Song, Jiang-Bo, Hao, Kai-Ge, Chen, Xin, Zhang, Yan-Hua, Cheng, Zi-Lin, Mao, Shuang, Tang, Yong-Xi, Tong, Xiao-Ling, Dai, Fang-Yin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China AME Publishing Company 01.03.2020
• Subjects: Original; stress tolerance; Bombyx mori; fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21); oxidation resistance; lifespan

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), an FGF family member, is an atypical hormone and pro-longevity factor. To better understand of the effects of exogenous administration of FGF21 on lifespan and stress tolerance, and the underlying molecular basis, we used the silkworm, , as an experimental animal...