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FOXO Transcriptional Factors and Long-Term Living
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Title: FOXO Transcriptional Factors and Long-Term Living

 Authors: Murtaza, G; Khan, AK; Rashid, R; Muneer, S; Hasan, SMF; Chen, JX

 Author Full Names: Murtaza, Ghulam; Khan, Abida Kalsoom; Rashid, Rehana; Muneer, Saiqa; Hasan, Syed Muhammad Farid; Chen, Jianxin

 Source: OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY, 10.1155/2017/3494289 2017

 Language: English

 Abstract: Several pathologies such as neurodegeneration and cancer are associated with aging, which is affected by many genetic and environmental factors. Healthy aging conceives human longevity, possibly due to carrying the defensive genes. For instance, FOXO (forkhead box O) genes determine human longevity. FOXO transcription factors are involved in the regulation of longevity phenomenon via insulin and insulin-like growth factor signaling. Only one FOXO gene (FOXO DAF-16) exists in invertebrates, while four FOXO genes, that is, FOXO1, FOXO3, FOXO4, and FOXO6 are found in mammals. These four transcription factors are involved in the multiple cellular pathways, which regulate growth, stress resistance, metabolism, cellular differentiation, and apoptosis in mammals. However, the accurate mode of longevity by FOXO factors is unclear until now. This article describes briefly the existing knowledge that is related to the role of FOXO factors in human longevity.

 ISSN: 1942-0900

 eISSN: 1942-0994

 Article Number: 3494289

 IDS Number: FE0CU

 Unique ID: WOS:000407889200001

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