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Sex-dependent regulation of vertebrate somatic growth and aging by germ cells.
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Science Advances . 6/14/2024, Vol. 10 Issue 24, p1-10. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The function of germ cells in somatic growth and aging has been demonstrated in invertebrate models but remains unclear in vertebrates. We demonstrated sex-dependent somatic regulation by germ cells in the short-lived vertebrate model Nothobranchius furzeri. In females, germ cell removal shortened life span, decreased estrogen, and increased insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) signaling. In contrast, germ cell removal in males improved their health with increased vitamin D signaling. Body size increased in both sexes but was caused by different signaling pathways, i.e., IGF-1 and vitamin D in females and males, respectively. Thus, vertebrate germ cells regulate somatic growth and aging through different pathways of the endocrine system, depending on the sex, which may underlie the sexual difference in reproductive strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *GERM cells
*SOMATOMEDIN C
*CELLULAR aging
*BODY size
*SOMATIC cells
*VITAMIN D
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23752548
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 24
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science Advances
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177827609
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adi1621