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Gene Expression Defines Natural Changes in Mammalian Lifespan

ABSTRACT: Mammals differ more than hundred fold in maximum lifespan, which can be altered in either direction during evolution, but the molecular basis for natural changes in longevity is not understood. Divergent evolution of mammals also led to extensive changes in gene expression within and between lineages. To understand the relationship between lifespan and variation in gene expression, we carried out RNA-seq-based gene expression analyses of liver, kidney and brain of 33 diverse species of mammals. Our analysis uncovered parallel evolution of gene expression and lifespan, as well as the associated life history traits, and identified the processes and pathways involved. These findings provide direct insights into how Nature reversibly adjusts lifespan and other traits during adaptive radiation of lineages. RNA-seq gene expression profiling in normal liver, kidney and brain of 33 mammalian species.

ORGANISM(S): Bos taurus

SUBMITTER: Alexey Fushan

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-43013 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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Gene expression defines natural changes in mammalian lifespan.

Fushan Alexey A AA Turanov Anton A AA Lee Sang-Goo SG Kim Eun Bae EB Lobanov Alexei V AV Yim Sun Hee SH Buffenstein Rochelle R Lee Sang-Rae SR Chang Kyu-Tae KT Rhee Hwanseok H Kim Jong-So JS Yang Kap-Seok KS Gladyshev Vadim N VN

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Mammals differ more than 100-fold in maximum lifespan, which can be altered in either direction during evolution, but the molecular basis for natural changes in longevity is not understood. Divergent evolution of mammals also led to extensive changes in gene expression within and between lineages. To understand the relationship between lifespan and variation in gene expression, we carried out RNA-seq-based gene expression analyses of liver, kidney, and brain of 33 diverse species of mammals. Our ...[more]

PMID: 25677554

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Gene Expression Defines Natural Changes in Mammalian Lifespan

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Gene expression defines natural changes in mammalian lifespan.

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