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Bozovic, V. and Enesco, H.E.; Cortisone extends life span in the rotifer Asplanchna brightwelli. Arch.Gerontol.Geriatr. 9:45-51, 1989

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Cortisone at 100 and 200 microM concentrations produced a significant increase in both life span and reproduction in the rotifer Asplanchna brightwelli. Two possible mechanisms are discussed to explain these results: (1) cortisone stabilization of lysosomal membranes, or (2) recognition of cortisone as a hormone capable of altering resource allocation by the rotifers.