The World Goes Bats: Living Longer and Tolerating Viruses.
Cell Metab
; 32(1): 31-43, 2020 07 07.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-635840
ABSTRACT
For centuries, people believed that bats possessed sinister powers. Bats are thought to be ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans including Ebola, rabies, and most recently SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. However, bats themselves tolerate these viruses without ill effects. The second power that bats have is their longevity. Bats live much longer than similar-sized land mammals. Here we review how bats' ability to control inflammation may be contributing to their longevity. The underlying mechanisms may hold clues to developing new treatments for age-related diseases. Now may be the time to use science to exploit the secret powers of bats for human benefit.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Aging
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Chiroptera
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Betacoronavirus
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Longevity
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Cell Metab
Journal subject:
Metabolism
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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