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Longer lipids mark aging and constrain lifespan.
Nature aging·October 1, 2026·PMID 42839094
Why it mattersLipid acyl chain length is a conserved, measurable feature of aging that may serve as a biomarker and a target for interventions. The identification of Plb1 as a regulator suggests a potential pathway for modulating aging-related lipid remodeling.
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