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Luteolin promotes healthy aging in adult females but shortens lifespan after embryonic exposure in Drosophila melanogaster

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 20 Aug 2026, 00:00

Luteolin promotes healthy aging in adult females but shortens lifespan after embryonic exposure in Drosophila melanogaster

Examines how dietary luteolin affects aging trajectories in fruit flies, comparing adult versus embryonic exposure and female versus male outcomes.

Key Takeaways
  • Adult luteolin supplementation extended healthspan metrics specifically in female Drosophila melanogaster
  • Embryonic luteolin exposure shortened overall lifespan in Drosophila offspring
  • Luteolin produced sex- and life-stage dependent effects on aging-related pathways and physiology
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