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US 8,642,660 B2Granted
Method for altering the lifespan of eukaryotic organisms
AssigneeUniversity of Rochester
InventorDavid Scott Goldfarb
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Abstract
A method for altering the lifespan of a eukaryotic organism. The method comprises the steps of providing a lifespan altering compound, and administering an effective amount of the compound to a eukaryotic organism, such that the lifespan of the organism is altered. In one embodiment, the compound is identified using the DeaD assay.
Claims1
A method for altering the lifespan of a eukaryotic organism comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a lifespan altering compound comprising scaffold c1:
- wherein the compound has an EC50 in a DeaD assay of 10 μM r less if tested in a DeaD assay;
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- b) administering an effective amount of the compound to a eukaryotic organism, such that the lifespan of the eukaryotic organism is altered, wherein the altered lifespan comprises an increase in lifespan.
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