Tag: mitophagy

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Blocking cortisol extends lifespan more than rapamycin, by improving mitochondrial function

Yet another confirmation that cortisol, while being life-saving in acute stress situations, can shorten lifespan if chronically…

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Restoring mitochondrial function reverses aging in blood/immune cells

The number of studies focusing on bioenergetics as a reliable method for delaying (or even reversing) aging…

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PUFA damages mitochondria, blocks mitophagy, leads to heart damage

I can’t get access to the full study text, so the comments I have here are based…

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Mitochondrial debris leaking in bloodstream may cause autoimmune disease

This has been a recurring topic in my posts, and I am glad to see that more…

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Damaged mitochondria and endotoxin (LPS) drive chronic inflammation

Chronic, low-grade inflammation has now been recognized as the main cause behind a number of chronic degenerative…