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Abstract
Gut microbes may regulate aging through two distinct mechanisms.
- Small-molecule metabolites produced by gut microbes could influence host longevity pathways.
- Structural components from gut microbes may initiate immune responses that promote defense mechanisms.
- Understanding these interactions may provide insights into how gut microbiota affects aging and healthspan.
- Findings are based on the Caenorhabditis elegans model, which is useful for studying these biological processes.
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