Small molecules target mitochondrial DNA depletion to treat energy-related diseases
Inside Precision Medicine - 10-Apr-2025Their compound PZL-A shows promise and a related drug has entered trials
Mitochondria
Known as “the powerhouse of the cell”, mitochondria generate most of the cell’s supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism. They are membrane-bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells.
Mitochondria News
Proteins found to safeguard mitochondria, offering clues for Parkinson's and ALS
Johns Hopkins Medicine - 07-Apr-2025New research reveals how Parkin, PINK1, and OMA1 act as guardians of cellular energy centres
Stem cells turned into mitochondria factories for joint repair
Live Forever Club - 04-Apr-2025This breakthrough could lead to faster, more effective treatments for osteoarthritis
Exercise preserves muscle energy and strength while ageing
Live Forever Club - 26-Mar-2025However, calcium handling worsens with age, affecting performance
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Cellvie
Cellvie develops cell-derived medicines, leveraging the therapeutic potential of mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell
Stealth BioTherapeutics
Biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and commercialization of novel therapies..
08-Mar-2023
Antioxidants in ageing and health
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have a positive role in some processes, complicating research, but unlikely that antioxidants slow ageing
23-Nov-2022
Mitochondria, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative diseases: A perspective
Review paper from University of Helsinki looks at the role of mitophagy in ageing
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