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A mild increase in nutrient signaling to mTORC1 in mice leads to parenchymal damage, myeloid inflammation and shortened lifespan (2024)


Ortega-Molina et al. demonstrate that mouse models with mild, genetic overactivation of mTOR signaling develop chronic myeloid inflammation, causing reduced healthspan and lifespan, without an increase in tumor incidence.

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