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Articlenpj aging2025

PTP-3 regulated by VB12 is important for ageing health in C. elegans.

Man Zhu, Tao Lv, Mei Peng, Huifang Sun, Yuhong Li

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Article in npj aging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Man Zhu *College of Biological and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, China.
Tao Lv *College of Biological and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, China.
Mei Peng *College of Biological and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, China.
Huifang SunCollege of Biological and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, China. 101258@mail.qjnu.edu.cn.
Yuhong LiCollege of Biological and Food Engineering, Qujing Normal University, Qujing, China. liyuhong@mail.qjnu.edu.cn.

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Yunnan Nationalities University 202201AT070233
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ageing is associated with cognitive decline, which is a significant factor in the development of dementia. Vitamin B12 (VB12) is crucial for maintaining proper nervous system function, as well as for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism, and DNA synthesis. Moreover, it helps prevent serious health conditions such as pernicious anemia, neurodegenerative diseases, and Alzheimer's disease. VB12 deficiency is common among the elderly population. We found that serum VB12 levels were significantly elevated in centenarians. Interestingly, VB12 supplementation delayed aging but also improved learning and memory in nematodes. Our results suggest that increasing VB12 activates ptp-3 and helps maintain good cognitive function in centenarians. Furthermore, aging is the gradual decline in bodily functions that impacts nearly all living organisms, with significant effects on salivary glands. Salivary gland degeneration may contribute to VB12 deficiency in the elderly, underscoring the crucial role of salivary regulation in VB12 absorption for centenarians.

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PMCPMC11845502

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