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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

Cell malfunctions can cause information leakage and trigger inflammation

University of Virginia School of Medicine - 05-Mar-2024

The discovery may improve inflammation treatment and anti-ageing interventions

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Daily choices like exercise, diet, and even how you breathe affect your mitochondria

Live Forever Club - 09-Feb-2024

Making small changes to your lifestyle can have a significant impact on health

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A cellular protein called HKDC1 tidies up mitochondria and lysosomes

Interesting Engineering - 01-Jan-2024

This discovery paves the way for potential anti-ageing therapies

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MitoRx's $5M funding sets the stage for treating muscle and lung diseases

Longevity Technology - 14-Dec-2023

Company's drug targets the root cause of diseases like Duchenne and COPD

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Mitochondria Resources

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MDNA Life Sciences

Company that is pioneer in the science of mitochondrial DNA

Pretzel Therapeutics

Biotechnology research company focussed on mitochondrial therapeutics

Cellvie

Cellvie develops cell-derived medicines, leveraging the therapeutic potential of mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell

Mitrix Bio

California based start-up company

Stealth BioTherapeutics

Biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and commercialization of novel therapies..

CohBar

Company focused on the research and development of mitochondria based therapeutics.

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Mitochondria Blog Posts

Antioxidants in ageing and health
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

Mitochondria, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative diseases: A perspective
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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