The Yang-Tonifying Herbal Medicine Cynomorium songaricum Extends Lifespan and Delays Aging in Drosophila
Joint Authors
Tsai, Fuu-Jen
Lin, Wei-Yun
Liu, Hsin-Ping
Chang, Rong-Fu
Wu, Yih-Shyuan
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aging is highly correlated with the progressive loss of physiological function, including cognitive behavior and reproductive capacity, as well as an increased susceptibility to diseases; therefore, slowing age-related degeneration could greatly contribute to human health.
Cynomorium songaricum Rupr.
(CS) is traditionally used to improve sexual function and treat kidney dysfunction in traditional Chinese medicine, although little is known about whether CS has effects on longevity.
Here, we show that CS supplementation in the diet extends both the mean and maximum lifespan of adult female flies.
The increase in lifespan with CS was correlated with higher resistance to oxidative stress and starvation and lower lipid hydroperoxides (LPO) levels.
Additionally, the lifespan extension was accompanied by beneficial effects, such as improved mating readiness, increased fecundity, and suppression of age-related learning impairment in aged flies.
These findings demonstrate the important antiaging effects of CS and indicate the potential applicability of dietary intervention with CS to enhance health and prevent multiple age-related diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Liu, Hsin-Ping& Chang, Rong-Fu& Wu, Yih-Shyuan& Lin, Wei-Yun& Tsai, Fuu-Jen. 2012. The Yang-Tonifying Herbal Medicine Cynomorium songaricum Extends Lifespan and Delays Aging in Drosophila. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Liu, Hsin-Ping…[et al.]. The Yang-Tonifying Herbal Medicine Cynomorium songaricum Extends Lifespan and Delays Aging in Drosophila. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Liu, Hsin-Ping& Chang, Rong-Fu& Wu, Yih-Shyuan& Lin, Wei-Yun& Tsai, Fuu-Jen. The Yang-Tonifying Herbal Medicine Cynomorium songaricum Extends Lifespan and Delays Aging in Drosophila. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-992598