Can Caenorhabditis elegans Serve as a Reliable Model for Drug and Nutraceutical Discovery?
Applied Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 23 - 23
Published: May 2, 2025
Experimental
research
demands
the
selection
of
appropriate
models
to
align
with
study
objectives
and
conditions.
Traditional
experimental
models,
such
as
in
vivo
animal
studies
vitro
systems
like
organoids,
present
nutraceutical
pharmaceutical
limitations
high
cost,
ethical
concerns,
long
lifespan,
difficult
genetic
manipulation.
Caenorhabditis
elegans
has
proved
be
a
valuable
model
result
its
physiological
similarities
higher
organisms,
fully
sequenced
genome,
short
life
cycle,
transparency.
These
features
enable
high-throughput
screening,
molecular
pathway
analysis,
lifespan
healthspan
assays.
C.
significantly
advanced
discovery
bioactive
molecules
therapeutic
potential,
shedding
light
on
aging,
neurodegeneration,
metabolic
disorders,
immune
responses.
Its
utility
pharmacokinetics
validation
nutraceuticals
underscores
role
longevity
health
research.
Additionally,
conserved
stress
response,
apoptosis,
pathogen
recognition
pathways
facilitate
pharmacological
interventions
for
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
infections.
This
evaluates
applicability
analyses
drug
efficacy
testing,
discusses
relevant
advancements,
associated
difficulties,
what
expect
Language: Английский
Short lifespan is one’s fate, long lifespan is one’s achievement: lessons from Daphnia
Thomas C. Beam,
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Mchale P Bright,
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A. C. Pearson
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et al.
GeroScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(6), P. 6361 - 6381
Published: June 20, 2024
Language: Английский
An Introductory Guide to Using Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center and FlyBase for Aging Research
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14), P. 1192 - 1192
Published: July 14, 2024
Studies
on
numerous
species
have
demonstrated
strikingly
conserved
mechanisms
that
determine
the
aging
process,
from
yeasts
to
worms,
flies,
zebrafish,
mice,
and
humans.
The
fruit
fly
Drosophila
melanogaster
is
an
excellent
model
organism
for
studying
biological
basis
of
normal
etiology
age-related
diseases.
Since
its
inception
in
1967,
Bloomington
Stock
Center
(BDSC)
has
grown
into
largest
collection
documented
D.
strains
(currently
>
91,000).
This
paper
aims
briefly
review
provides
a
guide
help
users
understand
organization
stock
listings
BDSC
website
familiarize
themselves
with
search
functions
FlyBase,
emphasis
using
genes
pathways
as
examples
find
stocks
studies.
Language: Английский
Decoding lifespan secrets: the role of the gonad in Caenorhabditis elegans aging
André Pires‐daSilva,
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Rhianne Kelleher,
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Luke Reynoldson
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et al.
Frontiers in Aging,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: March 26, 2024
The
gonad
has
become
a
central
organ
for
understanding
aging
in
C.
elegans
,
as
removing
the
proliferating
stem
cells
germline
results
significant
lifespan
extension.
Similarly,
when
starvation
late
larval
stages
leads
to
quiescence
of
adult
nematode
enters
reproductive
diapause,
associated
with
an
extended
lifespan.
This
review
summarizes
recent
advancements
identifying
mechanisms
behind
gonad-mediated
extension,
including
comparisons
other
nematodes
and
role
lipid
signaling
transcriptional
changes.
Given
that
also
mediates
regulation
invertebrates
vertebrates,
elucidating
underlying
may
help
gain
new
insights
into
evolution
aging.
Language: Английский
Short lifespan is one's fate, long lifespan is one's achievement: lessons from Daphnia
Thomas C. Beam,
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Mchale P Bright,
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A. C. Pearson
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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2024
Abstract
Studies
of
longevity
and
senescence
rely
on
baseline
life
expectancy
reference
genotypes
measured
in
standardized
conditions
such
as
food
level
group
size.
Variation
lifespan
data
across
labs
protocols
among
can
make
intervention
studies
difficult
to
compare,
particularly
when
GxE
interactions
exist.
Furthermore,
extending
the
a
short-lived
genotype
or
any
under
suboptimal
may
be
lesser
theoretical
translational
value
than
maximal
possible
lifespan.
Daphnia
is
rapidly
becoming
model
organism
choice
for
research
complementing
obtained
traditional
models.
In
this
study
we
report
several
(parthenogenetic
clones)
long-lived
species
D.
magna
variety
laboratory
protocols,
aiming
document
highest
lifespan,
factors
reducing
it,
physiological
parameters
that
change
with
age
correlate
longevity.
Combining
from
25
different
experiments
two
strong
differences
clones
geographic
origin,
moderate
effects
size
medium
composition
longevity,
respect
level.
Specifically,
tend
originate
small
intermittent
habitats
show
little
no
caloric
restriction
(CR)
extension,
while
ones
expand
their
even
further
maintained
at
25%
ad
libitum
food.
We
find
evidence
trade-offs
between
fecundity
correlations
age-specific
feeding
rate.
short-lived,
CR
non-responsive
correlation
measures
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO:
hydroperoxides
MDA
abundance).
contrast,
long-lived,
CR-responsive
positive
hydroperoxide
abundance
age,
negative
concentration
about
median
This
indicates
longevity-related
accumulation
LPO
targets,
efficiency
detoxification
products,
and/or
Our
observations
support
hypothesis
long
affected
by
availability
levels
oxidative
damage,
genetically
determined
short
remains
regardless.
suggest
set
condition
used
.
Language: Английский
Elucidating the effective age for dietary restriction and the key metabolites involved
Jazween Loo,
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Geetha Gunasekaran,
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Jen Kit Tan
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et al.
Experimental Gerontology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
197, P. 112601 - 112601
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Dietary
restriction
(DR)
extends
lifespan
in
various
species,
but
its
effect
at
different
ages,
especially
when
started
later,
is
unclear.
This
study
used
Caenorhabditis
elegans
to
explore
the
impact
of
DR
ages.
Worms
were
divided
into
control
and
groups,
with
daily
survival
monitored.
To
confirm
occurrence
DR,
expression
DR-sensitive
genes
namely
acdh-1,
pyk-1,
pck-2
cts-1
determined
using
RT-qPCR.
Liquid
chromatography
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS)
was
employed
observe
changes
metabolites
affected
by
DR.
The
results
indicated
that
young
worms
subjected
mild
displayed
longest
lifespan,
highlighting
effectiveness
initiating
a
age.
Increased
acdh-1
suggests
activation
beta-oxidation
gluconeogenesis,
while
decreased
indicates
reduced
citric
acid
cycle,
further
supporting
observed
effects
these
worms.
Metabolomic
activity
mechanistic
Target
Rapamycin
(mTOR)
synthesis
amino
acids
leucine,
tyrosine
tryptophan
conserve
energy
for
cell
repair
survival.
also
levels
N-acetyl-L-methionine
S-adenosyl-methionine
(SAM)
methionine
metabolism,
thereby
promoting
autophagy,
reducing
inflammation,
facilitating
removal
damaged
cells
proteins.
In
conclusion,
dietary
early
life
modulating
metabolism
enhancing
autophagy
pathway,
maintaining
cellular
wellbeing.
Language: Английский
Organophospate-Induced Pathology: Mechanisms of Development, Principles of Therapy and Features of Experimental Studies
Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(5), P. 1756 - 1796
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Language: Английский
Organophospate-Induced Pathology: Mechanisms of Development, Principles of Therapy and Features of Experimental Studies
Российский физиологический журнал им И М Сеченова,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
109(10), P. 1349 - 1397
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Organophosphates
(OP)
are
one
of
the
most
common
neurotoxic
xenobiotics.
In
acute
OP
poisoning,
as
a
result
suppression
synaptic
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE)
activity,
cholinergic
syndrome
develops,
which
can
transform
into
status
epilepticus.
Within
few
days
after
so-called
an
intermediate
develop,
is
associated
with
prolonged
inhibition
AChE,
desensitization
nicotinic
receptors,
and
functional
degradation
synapses
muscle
fibers.
10–20
single
or
repeated
subacute
OP-induced
delayed
polyneuropathy
(OPIDN)
develop
–
neurodegenerative
disease,
signs
ataxia,
loss
function
distal
sensory
motor
axons
peripheral
nerves.
The
occurrence
neuropsychiatric
disorder
(NPD)
caused
by
chronic
exposure
to
relatively
low-toxicity
organophosphorus
compounds
usually
not
poisoning;
symptoms
include
cognitive
impairment,
fatigue,
extrapyramidal
symptoms.
list
possible
diseases
pathological
conditions
(syndromes)
that
acute,
effects
on
human
body
has
expanded
in
recent
years
due
number
known
(Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s,
multiple
sclerosis,
etc.).
aging
general
brain
particular
considered
review
from
point
view
consequences
serve
nonspecific
trigger
related
diseases.
Gulf
consequence
intoxication,
but
also
interest
context
pathology,
since
its
etiology
pathogenesis
cholinesterase
inhibitors.
presents
data
indicating
important
role
vascular
endothelium
development
pathology;
first
suggestions
were
made
clinicians
late
1980s,
experimental
obtained
early
2000s.
principles
therapy
for
poisoning
outlined,
taking
account
years.
Some
methods
studying
experiments
vitro,
ex
vivo
laboratory
animals,
including
use
carboxylesterase
inhibitors,
presented.
part
investigations
been
remains
search
new
biomarkers
assess
effectiveness
adjuvant
regenerative
therapies.
Language: Английский