@article {176,
	title = {Constant and continuous growth reduction as a possible cause of ageing},
	journal = {International Journal of Developmental BiologyInternational Journal of Developmental Biology},
	volume = {48},
	number = {4},
	year = {2004},
	note = {Times Cited: 1 Article English Geraert, E State Univ Ghent, Vakgrp Biol, Ledeganckstr 35, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium Cited References Count: 12 837VI U B C PRESS UNIV BASQUE COUNTRY, EDITORIAL SERVICES, PO BOX 1397, E-48080 BILBAO, SPAIN BILBAO},
	pages = {271-274},
	abstract = {Post-embryonic growth is characterized by a constant reduction of some growth parameters in relation to other growth parameters. Comparison of growth in chickens, rats and nematodes reveals an identical growth pattern, so a theory about the growth process in general is presented. It is presumed that the same growth promoting and growth inhibiting substances regulate not only growth but also ageing and that it is the equilibrium between growth promoters and growth inhibitors which is constantly changed},
	keywords = {ageing, allometry, BODY-WIDTH, chicken, ESOPHAGUS, FORM, GENERAL-MODEL, growth inhibitor, growth promoter, LAWS, NEMATODE, nematodes, parabolic curve, rat skull, SPAIN},
	isbn = {0214-6282},
	author = {Geraert, E.}
}
