Cracking cholesterol’s hidden heart damage
Medical Xpress - 14-May-2025Cholesterol impairs heart cell energy; new antibody therapy restores mitochondrial function
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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.
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