Effects of light on aging and longevity.
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SUBMITTER: Shen J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6663583 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Increasing evidence suggests an important role for light in regulation of aging and longevity. UV radiation is a mutagen that can promote aging and decrease longevity. In contrast, NIR light has shown protective effects in animal disease models. In invertebrates, visible light can shorten or extend lifespan, depending on the intensity and wavelength composition. Visible light also impacts human health, including retina function, sleep, cancer and psychiatric disorders. Possible mechanisms of vis ...[more]
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