Proteins Involved in Fruit Fly Longevity (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Proteins Involved in Fruit Fly Longevity

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The binding of GBP to Mthl10 promotes inflammation, which decreases the lifespan of a fruit fly. In contrast, the removal of GBP's binding partner Mthl10, produces less inflammation and increases the lifespan of the fly.

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