Symbol: 2-MEA Name: 2-Mercaptoethylanime hydrochloride Species: Mouse (Taxid: 10090) Function: Antioxidant Observation: Addition of 1% by weight 2-MEA to the diet of male LAF mice, started shortly after weaning, increases average lifespan by approximately 30%, but does not extend maximum lifespan [5723482; 11795501]. Addition of 2-MEA to the maternal diet of female mice increases the lifespan of male and female offspring by 15 and 8%, respectively [Harman & Eddy, 1979; 11795501]. Addition of 2-MEA of an antioxidant mixture containing ethoxyquin and 2-MEA to the diet of dietary restricted mice shortens lifespan approximately 20% [2394907]. ReferencesHarman, D., and Eddy, D. E. (1979). Free radical theory of aging: beneficial effect of adding antioxidants to the maternal mouse diet on life span of offspring: possible explanation of the sex difference in longevity. Age 2, 109-22. Assays: Organismal Lifespan Mean: +30 Classification: References: Aging Relevance Analysis/Source: Edit \ Update (Admin) | Delete |
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