But I was wondering, what exactly does that mean?
First a little background of my understanding.
- I understand that the Sirtuin genes produce Sirtuin enzymes.
- The Sirtuin enzyme silences the "mating type gene".
- When DNA damage occurs, the Sirtuin enzyme goes off to fix the problem.
- The mating type gene is now activated because the Sirtuin enzyme has gone
- The mating type gene and stops any reproduction activity.
- When the Sirtuin enzyme returns after it has done its repairs, it again turns off the mating type gene, allowing reproduction to continue.
- The Sirtuin genes produce more Sirtuin enzymes than they normally would? OR
- The existing Sirtuin enzymes are more "energized" and do their job better? OR
- Something else?