Exercise preserves muscle energy and strength while ageing
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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.
However, calcium handling worsens with age, affecting performance
Blocking stress response restored cell identity in mice, suggesting new treatment possibilities
Rats with fresh mitochondria survived more and recovered faster than those without
Mitochondrial NAD reservoirs may hold the key to ageing and therapy
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Cellvie develops cell-derived medicines, leveraging the therapeutic potential of mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell
Biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and commercialization of novel therapies..
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have a positive role in some processes, complicating research, but unlikely that antioxidants slow ageing
Review paper from University of Helsinki looks at the role of mitophagy in ageing