Cell communication and signaling : CCS

Age-related gene expression changes in reproductive organs under lowered insulin/IGF-1 signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans

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Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of the gonadal transcriptome reveals tissue-specific mechanisms of reproductive aging associated with .

  • Age-related decline in reproductive function is a significant aspect of aging.
  • Reduced insulin/IGF-1 signaling extends the reproductive span in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans.
  • Prior research has focused on isolated tissues or specific time points rather than comprehensive temporal analysis.
  • This study compares the gonadal transcriptome with somatic tissues to identify unique regulatory mechanisms.

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Key numbers

554
Upregulated Gonadal Genes at Day 2
Out of 8,451 expressed genes under rIIS conditions.
868
Downregulated Gonadal Genes at Day 2
Out of 8,451 expressed genes under rIIS conditions.
1,258
Total Differentially Expressed Genes at Day 10
Includes 452 upregulated and 806 downregulated genes.

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