Engineering ATP Import in Yeast Uncovers a Synthetic Route to Extend Cellular Lifespan.

Dec 3, 2025bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

Adding Energy Import to Yeast Reveals a New Way to Extend Cell Lifespan

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Abstract

Depletion of ATP significantly reduces lifespan in budding yeast cells.

  • Supplementation of ATP in the growth medium fully restores and extends lifespan.
  • Elevated ATP levels inhibit catabolic processes, suggesting a suppression of glucose metabolism.
  • The study establishes a direct link between cellular ATP levels and lifespan regulation.
  • This work highlights energy metabolism as a potential target for interventions aimed at longevity.

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