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Autophagy induction, particularly macroautophagy, is necessary for lifespan extension by Dietary Restriction and reduced IIS, and pharmacological induction (e.g., rapamycin) can increase longevity.

Inducing autophagy, either through Dietary Restriction or pharmacological agents like rapamycin, extends lifespan. Rapamycin treatment in mice at 600 days significantly increased longevity, suggesting that enhancing cellular cleanup mechanisms is a viable strategy for promoting healthspan.

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Macroautophagy is also required for DR-induced longevity... The application of rapamycin, a natural inhibitor of mTOR, to mice at a relatively late age (600 days) significantly increased longevity.
Rebecca C. Taylor et al. · Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology · 2011

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Strong evidence in C. elegans and mice; rapamycin effect is profound.

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Aging as an Event of Proteostasis Collapse

Rebecca C. Taylor et al. · Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology · 2011

DOI 10.1101/cshperspect.a004440

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