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.
Resources
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Mitochondria, Aging, and Health
08-Jan-2021Speakers are Douglas Wallace, Francesca Fieni, Hazel Szeto and Michael Zemel
Biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and commercialization of novel therapies..
Addressing complex diseases of aging by targeting mitochondrial ion channels and transporters.
Recent News
New longevity startup MitoRx Therapeutics is developing mitochondria protective drugs
Longevity Technology - 25-Apr-2022
Targeting age-related diseases, the company's pre-clinical compounds to progress to the clinic
Read more...Senior UCLA scientists public states aim to fight aging to impact numerous diseases
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - 24-Mar-2022
Great to see the concept of reversing aging becoming a mainstream ambition - it hasn't always been that way!
Read more...Improving mitochondrial function enhances colour vision in old age
New Atlas - 24-Nov-2021
Long wavelength exposure partially restores ATP and improves eye function
Read more...Mitlets improve immunity and treat many age-related diseases
Longevity Technology - 22-Oct-2021
Experimental therapy to transfuse healthy mitochondria from multiple donors
Read more...A new nanoreactor repaired the damaged region in cells by supplying ATP
Singularity Hub - 21-Sep-2021
Energy generation in living cells by programmed exosome fusion
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