Endocrine Abstracts

GH receptor knockout (GHRKO) mice were produced by a targeted disruption of the GH receptor (Ghr) gene. These long-lived mice, which are GH resistant, are characterized by a greatly reduced plasma levels of IGF1 and insulin and have enhanced insulin sensitivity (these effects resemble the characteristics of animals subjected to caloric restriction (CR), which is well known experimental model to delay aging and increase lifespan).Apoptosis, or programmed ...