Sci. Aging Knowl. Environ., 29 October 2003
Vol. 2003, Issue 43, p. nw146
[DOI: 10.1126/sageke.2003.43.nw146]

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Wrinkle Treatment for Worms

Drugs appear to squelch life-shortening oxygen compounds in nematodes

Caroline Seydel

http://sageke.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/sageke;2003/43/nw146

Key Words: enzyme mimetics • Euk-8 • Euk-134 • paraquat

Abstract: It's every young starlet's dream: a miracle pill that thwarts aging. Although scientists generally take a more realistic view, compounds that combat age-related damage and extend life span could be gaining credibility, thanks in part to a new study. The research describes how two such drugs prevent oxygen-induced deterioration in nematodes.

Citation: C. Seydel, Wrinkle Treatment for Worms. Sci. SAGE KE 2003 (43), nw146 (2003).

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