The invertebrate blueprint of the connection between aging and immune neuroendocrine responses

Abstract

The present paper summarizes the main findings related to aging and immune neuroendocrine responses in invertebrates. In particular, the functional aspects and the genes involved are examined. A possible mechanism of correlation between aging and functioning of immune-neuroendocrine-related genes is also discussed.

Keywords

• aging
• longevity
• immune neuroendocrine responses
• gerontogenes