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Neuronal expression of bromodomain proteins alters neuronal health and peripheral protein homeostasis to promote longevity

Aug 2026 · Genes & Development · Vol 40, pp. 1523 - 1552 · 0 citations · 141 references
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It is shown that the neuronal expression of the chromatin reader BET-1 promotes longevity and resilience in C. elegans through signaling mechanisms involving master transcription factors HSF-1 and DAF-16 and neurotransmitter UNC-13.

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In this study, Dutta et al. show that the neuronal expression of the chromatin reader BET-1 promotes longevity and resilience in C. elegans. Neuronal BET-1 activates various prolongevity transcriptional programs—including proteostasis, immune response to pathogens, and metabolism—through signaling mechanisms involving master transcription factors HSF-1 and DAF-16 and neurotransmitter UNC-13.

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