Role of sirtuins in lifespan regulation is linked to methylation of nicotinamide

Nature chemical biology(2013)

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Nematodes define a new role for sirtuins in lifespan extension, in which the sirtuin product nicotinamide is converted to a substrate for aldehyde oxidase; turnover of this enzyme generates hydrogen peroxide, causing upregulation of defense mechanisms that promote longevity.
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