This study revealed the longevity, anti-aging and heat stress tolerance effects of rice kefiran in nematodes. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Fermented product of rice withinduces anti-aging effects and heat stress tolerance in nematodes via DAF-16.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Aug ;83(8):1484-1489. Epub 2019 Apr 18. PMID: 30999822
Takaya Sugawara
Rice kefiran is superior in functionality, has high concentration of mucilaginous polysaccharide, and low lipid content, compared to conventional kefiran. However, reports on its physiological functionality, especially studies on life expectancy and aging, in model organisms are rare. In this study, nematodes were used as model organisms that were fed rice kefiran, along withOP50, as a result of which, the lifespan of nematodes was extended and age-related retardation of mobility was suppressed. It also increased the heat stress resistance in nematodes. Experiments using daf-16 deletion mutant revealed that rice kefiran functions via DAF-16. Thus, this study revealed the longevity, anti-aging and heat stress tolerance effects of rice kefiran in nematodes.