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  • Gerontology
  • Genetics

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  • Aging is a complex biological process characterized by functional decline and increased disease susceptibility.
  • The poly(ADP-ribose) (pADPr) pathway is implicated in cellular regulation, but its specific role in aging is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) in the aging process.
  • To identify the regulatory function of the PARG C-terminal domain in modulating PARG activity and its impact on lifespan and gene expression.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized *Drosophila melanogaster* as a model organism.
  • Examined the effect of PARG C-terminal domain deletion on fly lifespan.
  • Analyzed age-related gene expression patterns in wild-type and PARG-deficient flies.

Main Results:

  • Flies lacking the PARG C-terminal domain exhibited a significantly reduced lifespan.
  • Absence of PARG activity accelerated the dysregulation of age-related genes during aging.
  • PARG deficiency led to a premature aging phenotype in *Drosophila*.

Conclusions:

  • The poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) and its C-terminal domain are critical regulators of the aging process.
  • The pADPr pathway plays a key role in modulating age-related gene expression and overall lifespan.
  • PARG and the pADPr pathway represent potential therapeutic targets for mitigating age-related decline.